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COLLECTION  OF  HYMNS, 

DESIGNED  FOE  THE 

USE  OF  THE 

CHURCH  OF  CHRIST. 


BY  THE  REFORMED  MENNONITE  CHURCH. 


'Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  richly  in  all 
wisdom ;  teaching  and  admonishing  one  another  in 
psalms,  and  hymns,  and  spiritual  songs,  singing  with 
grace  in  your  hearts  to  the  Lord." — Col.  iii.  16. 


LANCASTER,  PA.  : 

INQUIRER  PRINTING  AND  PUBLISHING  COMPANY. 
1873. 


PREFACE. 


"We  have  little  to  say;  by  way  of  apology, 
in  presenting  this  small  collection  of  hymns 
to  the  public.  Singing  has  formed  a  part  of 
public  worship  in  all  ages  of  the  church ;  as 
well  as  also  of  private  or  social  worship,  or 
religious  exercises.  The  Holy  Apostle 
Paul  admonishes  believers  to  speak  to  them- 
selves "  in  psalms,  and  hymns,  and  spiritual 
songs,  singing  and  making  melody  in  their 
hearts  to  the  Lord."  To  this  end  a  suitable 
collection  of  hymns  becomes  necessary ;  for 
which  purpose  this  little  volume  is  issued. 

The  collection  formerly  in  use  in  the 
church,  is  considered  defective,  in  not  con- 
taining a  sufficient  number  of  hymns,  suita- 
ble for  opening  and  closing  public  service  ; 
or  for  some  special  occasions.     It  also  con- 


IV.  PREFACE. 

tained  a  number  of  hymns  which  were  seldom 
if  ever,  called  into  requisition.  We  have 
therefore  selected  the  best  and  most  useful 
of  those  in  the  old  book,  and  added  a  number 
of  new  hymns,  of  a  class  suitable  to  supply 
the  defect  in  the  old  book,  hoping  thereby 
to  supply  every  necessity  and  give  general 
satisfaction.  With  regard  to  poetic  merit,  we 
make  no  pretention;  but  hope  .the  sound 
Christian  sentiment  the  hymns  contain  will 
make  them  acceptable  to  every  pious  heart. 
We  will  submit  them  to  the  public,  hoping 
God  may  be  glorified,  and  His  saints  on 
earth  edified  thereby. 


HYMNS. 


ADMONITION. 

C.  M. 


WARNING. 

ALAS,  poor  man,  stop  now  and  think, 
Before  you  further  go, 
Perhaps  you  stand  upon  the  brink 
Of  everlasting  woe. 

2.  0  pause,  and  do  consider  right 
The  road  that  you  pursue  ; 

Do  you  walk  pleasing  in  God's  sight, 
With  all  his  chosen  few  ? 

3.  Or  are  you  yet  on  the  wide  road, 
That  leadeth  you  away 

From  God  and  his  most  holy  word, 
In  darkness  far  to  stray  ? 

4.  Then  0  do  come,  without  delay, 
Unto  a  Saviour  kind, 

"Who  is  the  truth,  the  life  and  way, 
In  him  you  peace  can  find. 


6  ADMONITION. 

5.  Remember,  time  flies  fast  away, 
Death  soon  may  strike  the  blow, 

Your  promise  only  is  to-day, 
Soon  you  from  hence  must  go. 

6.  Then  if  you  have,  while  here  below, 
Walk'd  in  the  heavenly  way, 

Then  with  dear  Jesus  you  can  go, 
And  live  in  endless  day. 


2.  P.  M. 

THE    WISE   VIRGINS. 

AWAKEN  from  your  slumber, 
Ye  virgins  now  on  tri'l, 
Be  of  that  happy  number, 

With  vessels  fill'd  with  oil. 
The  time  is  come,  be  watching, 

Soon  it  will  be  midnight ; 
Arise,  ye  happy  virgins, 

And  trim  your  lamps,  have  light. 

2.  Put  on  your  wedding  garments, 
And  lay  off  all  your  fear, 

Wait  for  him  ev'ry  moment, 
Until  he  doth  appear. 

The  watchmen,  hark!  are  crying, 


ADMONITION. 

The  bridegroom  will  soon  come 
Prepare  yourselves,  0  Zion  ! 
Watch,  pray  till  he  doth  come. 

3.  Adorn  yourselves  with  virtues- 

With  motives  that  are  pure  ; 
Prepare  your  souls  and  bodies, 

Like  virgins  that  endure, 
Until  will  come  the  bridegroom, 

To  take  you  to  your  home, 
In  his  eternal  kingdom, 

There  to  receive  the  crown. 


3.  L.  M. 

AWAKENING    AND    ENCOURAGING. 

AWAKE,  young  champ'ons  of  the  cross, 
Despise  the  world,  with  all  its  dross  ; 
And  haste,  that  you  without  delay, 
Prepare  your  souls  for  that  great  day. 

2.  What  is  the  world,  with  its  ado  ? 
The  cov'nant  made,  with  Christ  anew, 
Will  ever  to  the  soul  remain, 
A  source  of  sweetest  joy,  serene. 


8  ADMONITION. 

3.  Yea.  never  more  the  -world  do  love  ; 
Be  rather  join'd  to  Christ  above : 
Then  soon  the  pow'r  of  faith  you'll  see, 
Whereby  its  deeds  reprov'd  will  be. 

•  4.  Away  then  with  your  vanity  ! 
The  time  's  too  precious,  now  for  me, — 
That  I  should  thus,  her  moments  lose — 
The  name  of  God.  should  thus  abuse. 

5.  "Within  my  mind  I've  well  revolv'd, 
And  firmly  have  this  day  resolv'd. 
That  henceforth  Jesus  shall  be  mine, 
Though  flesh  should  murmur  and  repine. 

6.  Delusive  world !  thus  says  my  soul, 
Enough  I've  felt  thy  base  control ; 
Too  long  I've  lov'd  thy  vain  delight, 
And  thereby  griev'd  the  God  of  might. 

7.  I'll  hasten  now  my  God  to  meet ; 
Who  ransom'd  me  from  death  complete  : 
I  henceforth  as  a  vine  will  cling 
Therefore  to  Jesus  Christ  my  King. 

9.  God's  holy  will  be  ever  mine, 
He  helping,  by  His  grace  divine ; 
That  I  to  glory  shall  attain — 
The  end  of  mv  salvation  gain. 


ADMONITION. 


9.  So  shall  my  heart,  with  thanks  and  praise, 
In  anthems  to  Him  ever  raise  : 
Praises  in  time  I'll  give  to  Thee, 
Thou  great  God  of  eternity. 


4  7s  &  6s. 

THE    PILGRIMS. 

COME  all  ye  weary  pilgrims 
That  travel  on  the  path 
That  leads  to  endless  blessing, 
Be  strong  and  firm  in  faith, 
And  be  not  slow  to  conquer 

The  enemies  of  God  ; 
Arise,  arise  from  slumber, 
The  time  is  nigh  at  hand. 

2.  Lift  up  your  hands  so  feeble, 

Gird  on  your  armor  strong, 
And  then  you  shall  be  able 

Your  foes  to  overcome. 
Who  suffer'd  oft  to  tempt  you, 

Your  faithfulness  to  prove, 
Which  often  does  awake  you 

From  slumber  and  repose. 


1 0  ADMONITION. 

3    0  yes.  the  Lord  is  with  us, 

He  's  always  on  our  side  ; 
His  word  is  pure  and  gracious, 

His  spirit  is  our  guide  ; 
The  gospel  he  has  given, 

Which  we  must  all  obey, 
And  never  more  must  grieve  him 

While  it  is  called  to-day. 

4.  He  always  will  us  strengthen, 

Which  is  his  promise  sure ; 
His  grace  to  us  will  lengthen, 

And  make  us  perfect,  pure ; 
And  when  our  days  are  ended 

He  will  us  then  remove 
To  joys  that  are  unbounded, 

And  there  we  '11  dwell  in  love. 


L.M. 

A  CALL  TO  THE  SINNER. 


COME  burden'd  sinner  in  thy  thrall, 
Now  hear  the  blest  Redeemer  call- 
"  Oh  !  come  convicted  rebel  home — 
The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  say,  come." 


ADMONITION.  11 

2.  Yea,  come,  and  with  thy  precious  soul 
No  longer  sport,  but  quick  enroll, 
(While  life  is  yet  a  burning  flame) 
Within  the  book  of  life  your  name. 

3.  Though  Satan  thee  with  sins  arraign — 
Though  vivid  crimson  be  their  stain — 
Though  slavish  fears  or  dread  dismay 
Should  seem  to  clog  the  heav'nly  way  : 

4.  Oh !  banish  ev'ry  idle  thought — 

A  sure  redemption  Christ  hath  wrought — 
A  balm  of  Gil'ead  for  the  soul, 
Its  odor  wafts  from  pole  to  pole. 

5.  Then  enter  Jesus'  saving  ark, 
Which  soon  for  glory  shall  embark — 
The  flood  of  idignation  brave — 

Its  inmates  from  dread  judgment  save. 


6.  L.  M. 

ADMONITION    TO    CHILDREN. 

DEAR  children,  come  and  help  to  sing 
'  Sweet  praises  to  the  heav'nly  King, 
And  leave  your  vain  and  carnal  mirth 
To  praise  the  Lord  of  heav'n  and  earth. 


12  ADMONITION. 

2.  0  may  the  Lord  your  tongues  inspire, 
And  fill  your  hearts  with  a  desire 

To  seek  him  while  you  yet  are  young, 
Before  your  evil  days  have  come. 

3.  In  tender  feelings  do  begin 
Before  your  hearts  are  fill'd  with  sin, 
Before  you  are  impenitent, 

Draw  nigh  to  God,  sincere  repent. 

4.  Before  your  hearts  give  way  to  wrath. 
0  come  and  tread  the  narrow  path ; 
Your  parents  in  the  Lord  obey, 
Avoiding  thus  destruction's  way. 

5.  Happy  and  pleasing  are  the  youth 
Who  do  obey  the  gospel  truth, 
Their  treasures  are  laid  up  above, 
Their  hearts  are  fill'd  with  flaming  love. 


7.  S.  M. 

A   WARNING. 

0  Mortal  man  behold 
How  soon  the  Lord  may  come 
By  death  to  call  you  from  this  world- 
To  reap  what  thou  hast  sown. 


ADMONITION.  13 

2.  Swift  as  the  day  doth  pass, 
Thy  time  doth  waste  away ; 

And  like  the  flower  of  the  grass, 
Thou  canst  on  earth  not  stay. 

3.  Pray  is  thy  soul  prepar'd 
To  leave  this  world  below, 

There  to  appear  before  the  Lord  ? 
Dost  thou  thy  Savior  know  ? 

4.  If  thou  a  stranger  art 

To  Christ  and  his  free  grace, 
Lamenting  thou  must  then  depart, 
Be  banished  from  his  face. 

5.  But  hear  the  Savior  plead, 

"  Come  now  while  'tis  to-day, 
And  soon  from  all  thy  sins  be  freed, 

0  do  not  long  delay  ; 

6.  For  if  thou  com'st  to  me 
With  all  thy  heart  and  mind, 

From  sin  and  death  I'll  make  you  free 

1  am  a  Savior  kind." 


14  ADMONITION. 

8.  L.  M. 

INVITATION  TO  TURN  TO  THE  LORD. 

OMY  dear  friends,  do  warning  take, 
And  the  broad  road  of  sin  forsake  ; 
Christ  soon  will  come  with  his  reward, 
0  now  prepare  to  meet  the  Lord. 

2.  0  he  dispenses  grace  to  all 
"Who  are  submissive  to  his  call ; 
They  shall  be  call'd  with  Jesus'  heirs, 
And  in  his  kingdom  Ihey  shall  share. 

3.  0  heavenly  love,  O  faith  divine, 
0  blessings  of  dear  Jesus  mine, 
Eternal  joys  of  happiness 

In  mansions  of  eternal  peace. 

4.  Another  source  can  ne'er  be  found 
From  whence  such  blessings  do  abound, 
The  Lord  alone  is  goodness  full, 

He  feeds  the  poor,  the  hungry  soul. 

9.  C.  M. 

ADMONITION. 

THE  gift  of  grace,  who  will  refuse. 
And  to  perdition  go  ; 
Oh  !  who  will  sin  and  folly  choose, 
And  sink  to  endless  wo 


ADMONITION.  15 

2.  Why  not  accept  the  Saviour's  voice, 
But  still  his  grace  resist, 

O  why  not  make  this  happy  choice, 
To  yield  to  his  behest. 

3.  Come,  and  your  weapons  at  his  feet 
In  meek  submission  cast, 

And  mercy  there  of  him  entreat, 
That  you  may  reach  at  last 

4.  The  blooming  fields,  yon  Jordan's  wave, 
And  there  forever  rest — 

There  at  the  living  fount  to  lave, 
And  fruits  immortal  taste. 


10.  C.  M. 

SPEAK  AND  RELIEVE  YOUR  MIND. 

THERE  is  a  time  wherein  to  tell 
Most  freely  how  we  feel ; 
Yet  you  may  think  you  may  as  well 
Your  troubles  yet  conceal. 

2.  Thus  you  the  door  of  freedom  lock 
And  shut  your  troubles  in, 


1 6  ADMONITION. 

And  if  the  Lord  himself  would  knock 
You'd  open  not  to  him. 

3.  Oh  desperate  will  be  your  case 
If  you  continue  so, 

No  consolation  can  take  place, 
But  worse  and  worse  you'll  grow. 

4.  Your  heart  be'ngbarr'd  to  God  and  love. 
With  troubles  fill'ed,  and  grief, 

Nor  saint  nor  angel  from  above, 
To  you  can  give  relief. 

5.  Until  you  freely  tell  quite  clear 
How  you  have  felt  and  feel, 

And  through  a  true  and  heav'nly  fear, 
None  of  your  grief  conceal. 

6.  And  saying,  Lord,  now  enter  in 
My  heart  do  thou  prepare, 

By  purging  it  from  ev'ry  sin, 
Make  it  a  house  of  prayer. 

7.  A  temple  in  Jerusalem, 
Oh  Lord,  make  of  my  heart. 

And  then.  0  KiDg  Immanuel, 
Do  never  from  me  part. 


ADMONITION.  IT 

11.  8s  &  7s.  P. 

ADMONITION. 

WHY  Yet  refuse  the  path  to  choose 
That  leads  to  endless  glory  ? 
"Why  yet  withstand  the  Lord's  command, 
Through  which  he  would  restore  you  ? 

2.  Who  from  on  high  did  come  and  die 
7o  shed  on  you  salvation  ; 

0  therefore  now  to  mercy  bow 
In  quiet  resignation. 

3.  His  offer'd  grace  with  joy  embrace, 
Ycur  pride  and  self  rejecting ; 

Him  only  serve  and  never  swerve 
By  sin  and  death  electing  ; 

4.  But  onward  press  and  him  confess. 
Your  treasure  is  in  heaven  ; 

A  crown  of  life  in  Paradise, 
To  you  which  shall  be  given. 

5.  Therefore  rejoice,  lift  up  your  voice, 
To  you  is  this  salvation  ; 

Resign  your  will,  his  word  fulfill, 
Through  true  regeneration. 


18 


ADORATION. 


12.  L.  M. 


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GODS    COUNSEL    AND    IMMUTABILITY. 


JEHOVAH  speaks,  who  would  not  hea*? 
His  words  and  teachings  are  so  clear: 
His  word  is  firm,  and  standeth  fast — 
His  counsel  will  forever  last. 

2.  He  is  a  God  that  changeth  not  — 
So  were  his  people  ever  taught : 
From  age  to  age  his  plans  were  set, 
And  all  who  will,  may  claim  them  yet. 

3.  If  children,  faithful  we  must  be, 
Or  else  his  kingdom  cannot  see  ; 
What  profit  would  accrue  to  man, 
To  slight  his  calls  and  holy  plan  ? 

4.  His  counsel  would  against  us  be, 
And  we  ourselves  cast  out  would  see : 
May  we  be  wise,  and  counsel  take, 
And  fear  lest  we  might  be  too  late.        / 


I 


ADORATION.  19 


5.  The  invitation  now  is  made  ; 
Let  not  thy  coming-  be  delay'd ; 
Be  not  asham'd  of  God's  true  word 
Confess  him  boldly  as  your  Lord. 


ia  l.  m. 

ADORATION. 

OH,  great  Redeemer,  Prince  of  Peace, 
Thy  reign  triumphant  ne'er  shall  cease 
Prom  age  to  age  bright  angels  shall 
Of  thy  eternal  glory  tell. 

2.  When  nature  shall  wax  dim  and  fade, 
And  in  oblivion  shall  be  laid  - 

When  onward  time  shall  cease  to  roll, 
And  mortal  destinies  to  control, 

3.  Unceasing  yet  shall  be  thy  reign, 
Unceasing  yet,  and  still  the  same, 
Will  angels  gather  round  thy  throne, 
And  there  thy  scepter  gladly  own. 

4.  0  Lord,  not  only  there,  but  here, 
Let  thy  weak  creatures  serve  and  fear, 
And  here  obey,  as  there  they  own, 
Thy  great  Omnipotence  alone. 


20 

ADORATION. 

14. 

L.  M. 

ADOKATTON. 

THE  Lord  is  worthy  of  all  praise, 
Let  hymns  of  glory  ever  raise 
Unto  his  rad'ant  throne  above, 
In  strains  of  everlasting  love. 

2.  Let  worlds  before  his  presence  nod, 
Let  angels  praise  their  Maker  God, 
Let  heaven  with  loud  anthems  sing 
Unto  the  great  eternal  King. 

3.  Thou  mighty  orb  and  glit'ring  sphere, 
In  adoration  now  appear, 

likewise  ye  pearls  in  ether  sky, 
Come  to  the  mighty  concert  nigh, 

4.  And  praise  your  mighty  Maker's  name, 
His  excellence  aloud  proclaim, 

Also  ye  vapors  that  do  rise. 
Adore  your  great  Creator  wise. 

5.  Ye  everlasting  hills  bow  low, 

Ye  winds  your  mighty  trumpets  blow, 
Swell  aloud  your  glorious  strains, 
Unto  the  Lord  who  ever  reigns 


AFTER    SERMON.  21 

6.  Let  ev'ry  tongue  repeat  the  praise  ; 
In  swelling-  forth  melod'ous  lays 

our  adorations  raise  on  high 
rnto  the  mighty  Shadai. 

7.  Likewise  let  us  the  Lord  adore, 
And  praise  his  name  forever  more  ; 
0  let  us  bow  before  his  throne, 
And  worship  him  supreme,  alone. 


AFTER  SERMON. 
15  C.  M. 

AFTER    SERMON. 

BEFORE  we  do  our  meeting  close 
We  are  in  duty  bound 
To  sing  and  to  encourage  those 
Who  love  the  gospel  sound. 

2.  Oh  may  pure  love  us  all  inflame, 
And  tune  each  heart  and  tongue 

To  praise  the  Lord's  great  holy  name, 
With  this  our  simple  song. 


22  AFTER  SERMON. 

3.  When  we  again  do  leave  this  place 
Let  us  in  love  remain — 

Still  strive  to  grow  in  Jesus'  grace, 
Until  we  meet  again. 

4.  And  if  we  here  should  meet  no  more, 
Oh  may  we  meet  on  high, 

To  praise  the  Lord  forever  more, 
In  everlasting  joy. 


16.  C.  M. 

AFTER    SERMON. 

LET  praise  and  thanks  our  lips  escape 
For  thy  paternal  care, 
In  blessing  us,  thou  Sovereign  great, 
With  viands  rich  and  rare. 

2.  Thy  unadulterated  word, 
Replete  with  truth  and  grace, 

Has  sounded  in  our  ears,  dear  Lord, 
Assembl'd  in  this  place. 

3.  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts, 
Our  rugged  pathway  clears ; 

While  life  and  light  it  too  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 


AFTER    SERMON.  23 

4.  May  gratitude  our  hearts  expand 
Tow'rd  thee  our  help  and  stay  :  — 

We  fain  would  love — and  thy  command 
We  humbly  would  obey. 

5.  Help  us,  0  Lord,  to  ruminate 
Upon  thy  word  divine, 

And  ever  strive  to  cultivate 
Virtues  that  ever  shine. 


17.  C.  M. 

AFTER    SERMON. 

LORD  bless  thy  word  this  day  declar'd ; 
May  it  with  fruit  abound 
In  many  souls  by  grace  prepar'd, 
Wrought  by  thy  gospel  sound. 

2.  In  vain  were  all  our  labors  giv'n, 
In  sowing  of  thy  seed ; 

Should  not  thy  quick'ning  rain  from  heav'n 
The  plants,  so  tender,  feed. 

3.  0  Lord  !  with  comfort  at  thy  throne 
Our  hearts  do  sing  thy  praise ; 

Whilst  dwelling  on  thy  mercies  shown, 
To  save  us  by  free  grace. 


24  AFTER    SERMON. 

4.  But  having  now  assembled  been, 
Thy  word  have  taught  and  heard  ; 

Still  Satan  will  afresh  begin 
To  tempt  to  sin,  oh  Lord ! 

4.  Then  have  a  watch  o'er  all  our  ways, 
And  guard  our  wand 'ring  feet, 

In  running  of  the  heavenly  race 
A  golden  crown  to  meet. 


18.  L.  M. 

AFTER  SERMON. 

LOUD,  give  an  understanding  heart 
To   hose  thy  word  thou  didst  impart, 
That  Satan  take  it  not  away, 
And  thus  their  souls  unfruitful  stay. 

2.  Those,  who  thy  word  with  joy  receive, 
Let  not  through  tribulation  grieve  ; 

But  give  them  strength  the  cross  to  bear — 
Their  blest  Redeemer's  lot  to  share. 

3.  Corroding  cares  of  life  subdue, 
Bring  wealth's  deceitfulness  to  view  ; 
That  life  by  thy  blest  word  begot 

May  not  be  chok'd  and  brought  to  naught, 


AFTER    SERMON.  25 

4.  Let  words  of  truth  be  deep  impress'd 
In  hearts  sincere  with  wisdom  bless'd  ; 
That  fruits  of  love  and  peace  and  joy 
Be  found  to  reign  without  alloy. 

5.  Then  having  heard  thy  word  most  pure, 
Help  us  to  keep  it  safe  and  sure  — 

Prove  doers,  whom  no  storms  may  t-hock, 
Their  house  be'ng  bas'd  upon  a  rock. 


19.  S.  M. 

AFTER  SERMON. 

OUR  inmost  thanks  arise 
To  thee,  our  Sov'reign  Lord, 
For  all  thy  rare  and  rich  supplies, 
Afforded  by  thy  word. 

2.  Our  faint  attempts  to  love, 
And  frailties,  Lord,  forgive ; 

Grant  that  our  thoughts  may  soar  above 
And  praise  thee  while  we  live. 

3.  Do  help  our  faith  so  weak, 
Our  hope  with  strength  revive  ; 
Give  grace  that  we  may  ever  seek 
With  ardency  to  strive. 


26  AFTER   SERMON. 

4.  That  we  may  ne'er  be  found 
Forgetful  of  thy  love, 
While  heav'nly  blessings  us  surround, 
To  fix  our  thoughts  above. 


20.  C. M. 

SUPPLICATION. 

OUR  imperfections,  Lord,  reveal, 
Help  us  anew  begin 
To  strive  with  true  and  fervent  zeal, 
Eternal  life  to  win. 

2.  Thy  word  to  us  is  meat  and  drink 
And  will  us  well  supply  ; 

That  we  shall  not  in  sorrow  sink, 
Beneath  a  gloomy  sky. 

3.  To  thee  alone  we  cry  for  aid, 
Our  enemies  to  quell ; 

Who,  by  their  promptings,  if  obey'd, 
Would  lead  our  souls  to  hell. 

4.  Lord,  in  thy  name  we  now  will  part ; 
May  thy  kind  word  impress 

Upon  each  true  and  upright  heart 
A  perfect  right'ousness. 


AFTER    SERMON.  21 

21.  L.  M. 

THE  WORD  OF  GOD  THE  TRUE  SEED. 

OLOBD,  thy  word  the  heav'nly  seed — 
Thy  servants  sow,  but  it  doth  need 
That  thou  thy  blessings  dost  bestow, 
To  make  it  spring  and  also  grow. 

2.  0  Lord,  thy  servants  sow  in  vain, 
Unless  thou  givest  dew  and  rain. 
For  we  thy  blessings  always  need, 
When  we  thy  word  do  hear  and  speak. 

3.  Lord  bless  thy  word,  thy  holy  truth, 
To  bring  forth  fruit  in  old  and  youth, 
That  we  with  joy  may  it  behold, 

In  yielding  fruit  a  hundred  fold. 

4.  God's  mercies  are  a  multitude 

To  them  that  bring  forth  gospel  fruit ; 
Their  happy  harvest  will  arrive, 
Then  will  they  reap  eternal  life. 

22.  L.  M. 

AFTER    SERMON. 

THOU  Fountain  of  all  Holiness, 
Thy  name  we  honor  and  confess ; 
From  thee  0  Lord,  thou  Holy  One, 
Rich  blessings  unto  us  will  come. 


28  BEFORE    SERMON. 

2.  Do  thou,  O  Lord,  with  us  abide, 
And  ev'ry  needed  help  provide  ; 
From  evil,  while  we  wake  or  sleep, 
Us  safely  by  thy  power  keep. 

3.  O  source  of  comfort,  truth  and  light, 
Be  thou  our  watchman,  day  and  night — 
O  grant  us  faith,  that  we  believe, 

And  then  in  mercy  us  receive. 

4.  Jehovah.  Father,  Lord,  and  Son, 
Let  streams  of  mercies  ever  run, 

Yea  through  our  actions,  heart  and  mind, 
To  make  us  thankful,  true  and  kind. 


BEFORE  SERMOK 
23.  L.  M. 

BEFORE     SERMON. 

ACCORDING  to  command,  dear  Lord, 
We  bow  submissive  to  thy  word  ; 
Imploring  now  thy  mercy  seat, 
We  humbly  worship  at  thy  feet. 


BEFORE    SERMON.  29 

2.  Do  bless  us  with  thy  presence  now, 
And  with  thy  heavenly  gifts  endow 
All  contrite  souls,  that  fain  would  be 
True  wrestlers  unto  victory. 

3.  The  substance  of  thy  word  impart 
To  ev'ry  true  and  upright  heart, 
That  living  seeds,  by  grace  controll'd, 
Shall  bring  forth  fruit  an  hundred  fold. 

4.  Do  tune  our  hearts  to  sing  thy  praise  — 
To  utter  forth  melod'ous  lays ; 
Proclaiming  thy  eternal  love, 

Thy  great  redemption  from  above. 

5.  .0  Lord,  that  we  may  honor  bring 
To  thee,  our  Saviour,  Priest  and  King; 
Help  that  we  here  thee  may  adore, 
And  praise  thy  name  forever  more. 


24.  S.  M. 

BEFORE    SERMON. 

COME  ye  that  truly  seek 
The  love  and  grace  of  God, 
And  if  you  feel  infirm  or  weak, 
Yet  do  believe  his  word. 


30  BEFORE    SERMON. 

2.  Christ  will  forgive  your  sin 
If  you  do  seek  his  grace. 

And  now  feel  willing  to  begin 
To  walk  in  all  his  ways. 

3.  Let  hope  within  you  rise. 
And  join  with  us  to  sing  ; 

In  praising  God  now  join  your  voice, 
Your  sacrifices  bring. 

4.  A  list'ning  ear  do  lend. 
And  hear  the  word  of  God ; 

Oh  may  the  Lord  a  blessing  send, 
And  bless  his  holv  word. 


25.  8s  &  7s. 

BEFORE    SERMON. 

p{  R  NCIOUS  Lord,  we  come  before  thee. 
vJT     Longing  for  thy  food  divine  ; 
Grant  it  freely,  we  implore  thee  : 
Honor,  praise  and  thanks  be  thine. 

2.  Help  us  pray  with  zeal  and  fervor, 
Tune  our  hearts  to  sing  thy  praise — 
Keep  us,  0  !  thou  great  Preserver, 
Close  united  by  thy  grace. 


BEFORE    SERMON.  31 

3.  Let  us  feel  thy  quick'ning  power ; 
Let  our  hearts  be  fill'd  with  love  : 
Ev'ry  day,  and  ev'ry  hour, 

Teach  us  Lord  our  steps  improve. 

4.  0  !  that  we  could  fitly  praise  thee 
With  a  heart  through  love  resign'd, 
Under  trials  to  embrace  thee, 
Leaving  all  the  world  behind. 

5.  Unto  thee,  we  sing  hosanna, 
Great  Jehovah,  Prince  of  Peace — 
Volunteering  'neath  thy  banner — 
Fighting  the  good  fight  of  faith. 


I 


\.  L.  M. 

BEFORE  SERMON. 

N  hope  we  now  together  meet, 
Oh  Lord,  to  worship  at  thy  feet : 
Unto  thy  servants  grace  impart, 
That  they  majr  teach  our  mind  and  heart. 

2.0!  give  us  knowledge  to  that  end, 
That  we  thy  word  may  comprehend ; 
And  it  by  thy  divine  control 
May  prove  a  blessing  to  the  soul. 


32  BEFORE    SERMON. 

3.  0  !  may  thy  servants,  through  thy  love, 
Teach  us  thy  wisdom  from  above  ; 

And  give  us  willing  hearts  to  see 
That  we  all  honor  owe  to  thee. 

4.  Thy  word  sent  forth  from  pole  to  pole, 
To  ev'ry  sinner's  troubl'd  soul ; 

And  from  the  East  unto  the  West 
May  now  thy  Gospel  Truth  be  blest. 


27.  8s  &  7s. 

BEFORE    SERMON. 

LET  thy  blessing,  Lord,  be  with  tu 
Whilst  assembled  we  remain  ; 
Make  us  one  in  thee.  0  Jesus : 
Help  us  praise  thy  holy  name. 

2.  Favor  us  with  thy  blest  promise  ; 
In  our  midst  do  thou  appear ; 
Shed  thy  glowing  love  upon  us, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  Godly  fear. 

3.  Let  thy  word  be  life  and  spirit, 
In  such  souls  as  thee  do  seek, 
That  thereby  they  may  inherit 
Virtue  pure,  divine  and  meek. 


BEFORE    SERMON.  33 

4.  Then  will  faith  be  all-victor'ous, 
Hope  be  anchor'd  fast  and  sure  ; 
Love  will  burn  and  bloom  most  glor'ous, 
And  we'll  praise  thee  evermore. 


28.  C.  M. 

BEFORE    SERMON. 

LORD,  in  thy  holy  name  we  meet, 
To  worship  at  thy  throne  ; 
And  at  thy  gracious  mercy-seat 
We  all  our  wants  make  known. 

2.  Oh  !  help  us,  for  thy  mercy's  sake — 
Renew  in  us  thy  love  ; 

Let  us  of  thy  free  grace  partake 
That  cometh  from  above. 

3.  May  we  extol  thy  hoi}7  name, 
And  speak  thy  word  of  grace  ; 

By  which  thy  goodness  we  proclaim 
To  thy  eternal  praise. 

4.  Shed  forth  thy  blessings  from  on  high, 
That  we  in  knowledge  grow  ; 

And  through  thy  word  learn  to  apply 
Thy  blessings  here  below. 


34  BEFORE   SERMON. 

29.  L.  M. 

BEFORE    SERMON. 

LORD,  we  together  now  have  come, 
To  supplicate  thy  gracious  throne 
For  grace,  that  we  may  well  resign 
Ourselves  to  hear  thy  word  divine. 

2.  Thy  shepherds  grant  wisdom  and  might, 
That  they  thy  word  may  speak  aright, 
The  porter  to  them  may  unfold 

The  hidden  treasures  of  thy  word. 

3.  That  we  thy  blessings  may  attain 
Through  thy  pure  word,  which  they  pro- 
claim ; 

Be  edified  in  things  divine, 
Enjoy  the  gift  thou  dost  design. 

4.  Help  us,  oh  Lord,  thy  image  bear, 
Thy  righteousness  make  us  to  share  ; 
The  Spirit's  fruit  be  multiplied, 
And  thou,  oh  Lord,  be  glorified. 


30.  C.  M. 

SUPPICATION  FOR  AID  AND  PROTECTION. 

OH.  help  us,  Lord,  to  worship  thee 
In  spirit  and  in  love  ; 


BEFORE    SERMON.  35 

That  we  thy  chosen  children  may 
Be  strengthen'd  from  above. 

2.  Our  weakness  and  our  frailties,  Lord, 
We  must  acknowledge  now  ; 

And  that  we  often  do  come  short, 
To  pay  our  solemn  vow. 

3.  Oh,  Lord,  protect  us  from  on  high, 
Help  us  to  watch  and  pray ; 

That  we  to  self  may  truly  die, 
While  on  life's  narrow  way. 

4.  From  worldly  fears  do  make  us  free, 
And  keep  our  garments  bright ; 

That  we  in  all  our  walk  may  be 
To  all  a  shining  light. 

5.  And  may  we  praise  thy  holy  name, 
With  thankful  hearts  sincere  ; 

Yea,  rev'rance  thee,  as  Lord  supreme, 
And  to  thy  word  adhere. 

81.  C. M. 

BEFORE    SERMON. 

Omay  this  day  thy  blessing,  Lord, 
Attend  us  in  this  place  ; 
That  we  may  all,  with  one  accord, 
Sincerely  sing  thy  praise. 


36  BEFORE    SERMON. 

2.  Thou  didst  thy  grace  to  us  afford, 
With  rev'rence  to  appear, 

To  speak  arid  ponder  ou  thy  word, 
And  to  its  truths  adhere. 

3.  0  !  teach  us  then  to  worship  thee, 
In  spirit  and  in  truth  ; 

In  one  harmon'ous  love  agree — 
Old,  middle  ag'd  and  youth. 

4.  That  we.  thy  children,  may  remain, 
While  in  this  earthly  strife, 

And  as  thy  children  rise  again 
Unto  eternal  life. 


32.  L.  M. 

BEFORE    SERMON. 

THY  presence.  Lord,  we  humbly  seek — 
We  know  that  we  are  vile  and  weak 
Yet  thou  art  able  to  impart 
Strength  to  the  humble,  contrite  heart. 

2.  Thy  servants  help  to  be  re§gn'd — 
Give  them  thy  word  into  their  mind, 
And  purify  their  lips  with  fire, 
Of  heav'nly  love  their  words  iuspire. 


BAPTISM.  31 

3.  Help  us  that  we  may  ever  heed 
Thy  blessed  word— that  living  seed. 
Our  hearts  prepare  that  it  may  grow, 
And  bring  forth  fruit  while  here  below. 

4.  Then  whilst  we,  Lord,  thy  presence  share, 
Within  our  midst  thy  blessings  rare 

We  shall  enjoy ;  and  evermore 
We'll  thy  praiseworthy  name  adore. 


BAPTISM. 
33.  C.  M. 

INVITING    CALL    AND    ADMONITION. 

HEAR,  all  ye  sons  of  Adam's  race,, 
And  all  ye  daughters  too  ; 
The  Son  of  God  now  offers  grace 
And  pardon  unto  you. 

2.  Oh  !  why  the  path  of  sin  pursue  ? 

Why  longer  yet  delay  ? 
For  God's  eternal  vengeance  view! 

His  awful  judgment  day  ! 


38  BAPTISM. 

3.  0  strive  his  mercies  to  obtain, 
Believe  in  Jesus  Christ ; 

That  from  your  sins  you  may  abstain, 
Repent  and  be  baptized. 

4.  As  Noah's  ark  was  built  to  bear 
Its  inmates  through  the  flood  ; 

So  all  will  find  a  haven  fair 
In  the  Redeemer's  blood. 


34.  C.  M. 

OX    BAPTISM. 

THE  ark  a  figure  is  indeed, 
Of  being  sav'd  in  Christ, 
According  to  Apostles'  Creed, 
Repent  and  be  baptiz'd. 

2.  Believe  in  Christ  with  all  your  hearts, 
Receive  his  holy  word, 

Confess  him  in  these  lower  parte, 
And  live  in  one  accord. 

3.  Repentance  is  for  us  a  grave, 
In  which  to  bury  sin, 

And  rise  to  grow  in  Jesus'  grace, 
And  live  and  die  to  him. 


BAPTISM.  39 

4.  Now  is  the  time  in  which  t'  embark 
Who  seek  the  world  to  come, 

By  entering-  the  Savior's  ark, 
And  say,  thy  will  be  done. 

5.  Be'ng  washed  by  the  Savior's  blood, 
Their  conscience  then  is  pure, 

Are  saved  from  the  mystic  flood, 
If  in  it  they  endure. 

6.  Oh  what  a  pleasing,  joyful  sight 
In  viewing  them  embark, 

Who  from  destruction  take  their  flight 
In  Jesus'  saving  ark. 

35.  L.  M. 

THE  SINNER'S  BONDAGE  AND  RELEASE; 

WITH  grateful  hearts,  now  may  we  bring 
Due  praises  to  our  sov'reign   King  • 
Through  whom  God  did  our  sins  forgive, 
And  bade  our  dying  souls  to  live. 

2.  For  under  Satan's  subtile  sway 

We  all  as  sheep  had  gone  astray ; 

In  mad  career  we  did  pursue 

Through  folly's  course  tow'rd  endless  woe. 


40  BAPTISM. 

3.  Still  on  our  conscience  oft  would  steal 
A  silent  voice — a  stern  appeal — 

That  wrung  with  fear  the  guilty  soul, 
And  caus'd  conviction's  billows  roll. 

4.  What  sore  distress !  while  thus  immur'd 
In  Satan's  thraldom  we  endur'd, 

Till  Christ,  by  his  divine  control, 
Spake  peace  to  our  benighted  soul. 

5.  That  we  might  live  he  suffer'd  death, 
And  snatch'd  us  from  the  tyrant's  teeth ; 
He  cleans'd  and  sav'd  us  by  his  blood, 
And  fed  our  souls  with  heavenly  food. 

6.  Now  being  washed  and  sanctified, 
As  by  the  fount  from  Jesus'  side, 
We  shall  observe  the  emblem  true, 
And  be  baptized,  when  born  anew. 

7.  0 !  may  the  Lord  be  ever  nigh, 
His  purchased  souls  to  fortify ; 

That  they  his  virtues  shall  make  known, 
While  worshiping  beneath  his  throne. 


BAPTISM.  it 

36.  L.  M. 

THE  JOY  AND  HOPE  OF  THE  REDEEMED. 

YE  ransom'd  souls  from  guilt  and  shame, 
May  gratitude  your  hearts  inflame, 
And  in  God's  covenant  of  grace 
Be  faithful  all  your  living  days. 

2.  In  holy  baptism  we  declare 
That  we  of  Jesus'  merits  share  ; 

Our  conscience  from  dead  works  releas'd, 
The  body  then  from  sin  hath  ceas'd. 

3.  Now  being  pure  and  sanctified 
We  thus  become  our  Saviour's  bride  : 
Like  Yirgins  chaste,  0  !  may  we  cling 
Unto  our  Bridegroom,  Priest  and  King  ! 

4.  0 !  that  we  often  might  reflect 
(As  well  becometh  God's  elect), 
Upon  our  first  illumin'd  days, 
When  all  our  theme  was.  Jesus'  praise. 

5.  Of  him  we  thought — of  him  we  sung — 
His  mercies  oft  engaged  our  tongue  : . 

So  may  this  theme  be  still  our  joy — 
A  happiness  without  alloy. 


42  BIRTH   OF   CHRIST. 

6.  He  soon  will  come— the  mighty  Lord 
He  soon  will  come  with  his  reward — 
With  hosts  of  angels  on  the  wing, 
His  bride  to  his  blest  mansions  bring. 


BIRTH  OF  CHRIST. 
87.  L.  M. 

THE  JBIRTH    OF    CHRIST. 

BEHOLD,  a  dawning  star  appears, 
Nigh  unto  Bethlehem  it  nears, 
The  wise  men  of  the  east  to  guide, 
Unto  the  smiling  infant's  side. 

2.  Behold  him  in  the  manger  lay  ! 
Immanuel,  the  King  of  day  ; 
Hark !  hear  the  angels  loudly  cry, 
All  glory  be  to  God  on  high  ! 

3.  While  peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men, 
Salvation  has  appear'd  again 

Unto  the  house  of  Israel, 
Likewise  to  those  that  far  do  well. 


BIRTH   OF    CHRIST.  43 

4.  But  lo  !  they  will  not  him  receive, 
The  glad  report  will  not  believe ; 
But  him  reject,  likewise  despise 

The  Maker  of  the  earth  and  skies. 

5.  His  words  of  life  they  do  deny, 
With  malice  they  against  him  cry, 
And  seek  how  they  may  him  betray, 
To  take  his  precious  life  away. 

6.  Ah,  now,  that  wicked  band !  behold 
Into  their  bloody  hands  he's  sold, 
Who'r  leading  him  exultingly 

Upou  the  mount  of  Calvary. 

7.  Lo !  There  upon  the  cross  he  dies ! 
Now  rends  the  earth,  ascends  the  skies ; 
The  sun  refuses  to  give  light, 

The  murd'rers  tremble  at  the  sight. 

8.  But  now  the  mighty  debt  is  paid, 
A  reconciliation  made ; 

The  gates  of  Eden  are  unbarr'd 
And  free  salvation  is  declar'd: 

9.  Likewise  the  will  of  God  is  known, 
The  works  of  hell  are  overthrown ; 
The  long  bound  captive  is  set  free, 
Messiah's  gain'd  the  victory. 


44  BIRTH   OF   CHRIST. 

33.  L.  M. 

BIRTH    OF    CHRIST. 

TMMANUEL,  thy  welcome  birth 
JL    Thy  servants  do  declare  on  earth ; 
Thy  birth,  thy  life,  thy  death  and  all, 
In  faith  thy  servants  oft  recall. 

2.  Thy  star  appeared  in  the  east, 
And  witli  the  angels  joy  increas'd, 
That  life  on  earth  appear'd  again, 
Among  the  ruin'd  sons  of  men. 

3.  Oh  may  thy  star  from  eastern  skies 
Illuminate  our  hearts  and  eyes, 
When  in  this  western  land  we  meet 
To  worship  at  thy  glor'ous  feet ; 

4.  That  from  the  east  unto  the  west, 
Thy  truth  with  joy  may  be  confess'd, 
E'en  as  thy  grace,  from  pole  to  pole, 
Doth  offer  life  to  ev'ry  soul. 


39.  L.  M. 

THE    BIRTH    OF    JESUS. 

THE  birth  of  King  Immanuel, 
Doth  ev'ry  birth  on  earth  excel ; 
His  glory  fill'd  the  earth  so  rare, 
His  heavenly  vesture  wore  a  star. 


BIRTH    OF   CHRIST.  45 

2.  Tmmanuel,  I  lime  is  the  crown — 
Great  is  thy  name  and  thy  renown  ; 
Let  all  the  angels  worship  thee, 
Likewise  all  souls  by  thee  set  free. 

3.  Then  joy  on  earth  was  sweet  and  great, 
To  see  Him  come  who  all  things  made  ; 
And  by  the  Father's  will  be  born, 

Who  sent  Him  all  things  to  reform. 

4.  The  Lord,  through  whom  the  e  arth 

made, 
On  earth  was  in  a  manger  laid  ; 
God's  holy  word  was  proved  true, 
Through  which  he  niaketh  all  things  new. 

5.  A  new  creation  now  on  earth 
Imman'el  made  by  the  new  birth  ; 
The  dying  sinner's  place  he  took, 
That  all  to  Him  for  grace  must  look. 

6.  Praise  Him  with  all  the  heav'nly  host, 
Through  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost ; 
Sing  peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men  ; 
To  all  God's  works  we  saw  amen. 


46  BIRTH    OP   CHRIST. 

40.  C.  M. 

BIRTH  OF  CHRIST. 

THE  heav'nly  host  iu  words  of  praise 
Unto  the  Lord  on  high, 
Make  known  unto  a  sinful  race, 
His  great  redemption  nigh. 

2.  For  lo  !  in  David's  city,  there 
The  humble  shepherds  spy, 

In  swaddling  clothes,  God's  only  Heir, 
Within  a  manger  lie. 

3.  No  princely  city  was  ordained 
To  grace  his  kingly  birth ; 

But  Bethlehem,  by  promise,  gained 
This  child  of  priceless  worth. 

4.  The  wise  nien  with  ecstatic  joy 
The  heaven'ly  star  behold  ; 

And  to  the  new-born  King  they  give 
Frankincense,  myrrh  and  gold. 

5.  Alike  the  contrite  sinner  feels— 

In  humble  ecstacy  ;  s 

When  God,  through  his  blest  Son,  reveals 
His  love  beyond  degree. 


47 


CHRISTIAN'S  DESIRE. 
41.  8s. 

THE  CHRISTIAN'S  DESIRE. 

IN  prospect  of  future  delight 
My  soul  is  enraptur'd  with  joy, 
For  yon  in  those  regions  of  light, 
No  troubles  shall  ever  annoy  ; 
Hence  sorrow  forever  is  flown, 
And  pleasures  eternal  abide  ; 
In  patience  I  long  to  be  gone, 

And  there  with  my  Saviour  abide. 

2.  But  for  this  I  first  must  prepare — 
Before  I  can  see  it  array'd, 

His  cross  I  must  patiently  bear, 

First  in  the  cold  grave  must  be  laid ; 

But  when  the  last  trumpet  shall  sound, 
And  Christ  shall  appear  in  the  sky, 

0  then  I  will  rise  from  the  tomb, 
And  enter  this  glory  on  high, 

3.  To  dwell  in  the  presence  of  him 
Who  sav'd  me  from  ruin  and  woe — 

Who  likewise  did  cleanse  me  from  sin, 
And  taught  me  salvation  to  know; 


48  christian's  desire. 

In  transport  then  ever  I'll  sing, 

Eternal  hosannas  of  love, 
To  Jesus,  my  Saviour  and  King, 

Yon  in  those  bright  regions  above. 


42.  669.  669. 

THE  CHRISTIAN'S    DESIRE. 

OHOW  fain  would  I  go, 
And  leave  all  here  below, 
To  reside  with  my  Saviour  above, 
In  his  presence  to  dwell, 
With  bright  seraphs  to  tell 
Of  his  incomprehensible  love, 

2.  Who  in  splendor  complete, 
With  bright  hosts  at  hiv«  feet. 

Is  receiving  their  homage  divine, 
And  in  praising  his  name, 
With  loud  voices  proclaim, 
Let  all  glory  and  honor  be  thine. 

3.  For  this  glory  I  long, 
Which  is  daily  my  song, 

To  be  absent,  and  present  with  him ; 
But  in  patience  I'll  wait, 


christian's  desire.  49 

For  that  glorious  state 

Of  perfection,  immortal,  supreme. 

4.  And  that  duty  I  owe, 
To  my  God  here  below, 

In  my  weakness  'I  first  will  fulfill ; 
In  confessing  his  name, 
And  adoring  the  same, 

By  obeying  his  heavenly  will. 


43.  C.  M. 

THE  SOUL'S  REST. 

0  RESTING  place !  for  thee  I  long  ; 
When  will  I  there  arrive, 
And  join  with  angels  in  their  song 
In  everlasting  life  ? 

2.  No  pleasure  I've  in  things  of  time, 
Oompar'd  with  things  on  high  ; 
"Where  in  a  lasting  world  sublime, 
All  tears  shall  be  made  dry. 

3.  Although  on  earth  I  now  must  be, 
I  do  not  feel  at  home, 

Till  I  through  death  shall  be  made  free, 
Have  rested  in  the  tomb. 


50  christian's  desire. 

4.  My  soul,  O !  may  the  angels  guide 
Into  the  realms  of  bliss ; 
There  ne'er  to  fear  death's  swelling  tid( 
Our  consolation  is. 


44.  886.  886. 

IMPORTANCE  OF  IMPROVING  THE  TIME. 

THE  time  is  flying  rapid  on. 
It  hastens  fast  soon  will  be  gone. 
The  time  alloted  me  ; 
O  let  me,  then,  before  too  late, 
Think  of  that  great  and  future  state, 
"Where  will  my  soul  then  be  ! 

2.  Can  I  then  reach  that  peaceful  shore, 
Where  troubles  I  will  see  no  more, 

And  from  my  labors  rest, 
To  reign  with  Jesus  Christ  above, 
And  dwell  with  him  in  peace  and  love, 

And  be  forever  blest  ? 

3.  0,  Lord,  I  will  myself  deny, 
And  unto  thee  I  will  draw  nigh, 

While  in  my  living  days  ; 
Thy  righteous  name  I  will  confess 


CHRISTIAN   VIRTUES.  51 

Before  all  men,  who  do  suppress 
Thy  free  abounding  grace. 

4.  0  Lord,  may  I  but  reach  that  shore, 
To  praise  thy  name  forever  more 

In  the  bright  realms  above, 
And  magnify  thy  holy  name, 
Thy  glory  ever  to  proclaim, 

And  sing  redeeming  love.    ' 


CHRISTIAN  VIRTUES. 
45.  L.  M.' 

TRUE  BENEVOLENCE. 

BENEVOLENCE,  the  best  of  parts, 
Is  only  found  in  tender  hearts, 
Who  do  affected  feel  indeed, 
When  they  behold  their  neighbor's  need. 

2.  To  those  in  need  it  is  a  friend — 
Doth  charity  to  all  extend  — 
To  naked,  hungry,  and  to  lame — 
All  in  distress  its  mercies  claim. 


52  CHRISTIAN   VIRTUES. 

3.  Benevolence  Christ  did  commend, 
Which  did  the  selfish  Jews  offend ; 
And  when  compared  with  barren  trees, 
It  did  offend  the  Pharisees. 

4.  Behold  Elijah's  recompense 
For  widow's  true  benevolence  ; 
He  bless'd  her  handful  to  sustain 
Her  till  the  Lord  did  give  them  rain. 

5.  Behold  the  widows,  how  they  weep, 
To  see  their  sister  Dorcas  sleep  : 

But  Peter,  to  their  great  surprise, 
Beheld  her  alms  and  bade  her  rise. 

6.  Charity  is  in  gospel  day, 

A  perfect  and  most  excell'nt  way ; 
In  all  the  happy,  peaceful  hearts, 
It  is  the  bond  of  all  good1  parts. 

46.  L.  M. 

FRIENDS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

C  HEIST  is  the  vine,  wherein  if  we 
Remain  we  shall  most  fruitful  be  ; 
Producing  fruit  both  rich  and  rare, 
"Which  'lone  by  God  accepted  are. 


CHRISTIAN   VIRTUES.  53 

E.  We  love  shall  yield  by  which  to  bear, 
Our  neighbor's  burden,  grief  to  share, 
And  if  transgress'd,  him  to  forgive, 
And  thus  in  peace  and  union  live. 

3.  And  those  to  injure  us  who  seek, 
We  kindly  of  the  Lord  entreat, 
That  he  may  guide  and  them  forgive, 
To  Jesus  that  their  souls  may  live. 

4.  Humility  will  also  twine 
Around  our  hearts,  most  lovely  shine, 
And  meekness  shall  her  mantle  throw, 
O'er  all  our  actions  here  below. 

5.  We  in  these  virtues  will  mature, 
In  holiness  become  more  pure, 
Until  in  heaven  we  shall  be 
Cloth'd  with  angelic  purity. 


47.  C.  M. 

THE  FRIENDS  OF  CHARITY. 

THE  sons  of  charity  possess 
The  nature  of  the  dove  ; 
And  flee  from  all  unrighteousness 
To  seek  for  truths  above. 


54  CHRISTIAN   DUTIES. 

2.  Their  love  alike  to  all  extends, 
Not  only  to  their  own, 

Bnt  to  their  foes  as  well  as  friends, 
Or  those  to  them  unknown. 

3.  They  ever  do  seek  after  peace, 
In  union  to  remain  ; 

In  Christian  virtues  to  increase, 
From  evil  to  abstain. 

4.  If  suffring  wrong  they  yet  are  kind, 
And  seek  not  for  revenge  ; 

But  being  of  a  heav'nly  mind, 
Their  wrath  for  love  exchange. 


CHRISTIAN'S  DUTIES. 

48.  886, 886. 

THE  CHRISTIAN'S  DUTY. 

NOW  ris'n  with  Christ,   0  seek  those 
things 
"Which  are  above,  where  Jesus  reigns, 

To  intercede  for  you  ; 
Let  your  affections  rise  on  high, 


CHRISTIAN   DUTIES.  55 

To  things  which  are  above  the  sky, 
Which  here  in  faith  you  yiew. 

2.  Your  members  therefore  mortify,  ' 
Which  are  on  earth  them  all  deny, 

And  seek  to  shun  them  here, 
Wherein  you  walk'd  some  time,  when  ye 
Did  live  in  them,  but  did  not  see 

The  wrath  of  God  severe. 

3.  But  liow  you  have  through  grace  also 
Put  off  these  evil  things  below — 

Blasphemy,  malice,  wrath, 
Filthy  communication,  too, 
And  anger  you  no  more  do  show, 

For  it  produceth  death. 

4.  So  now  put  on,  as  the  elect 
Of  God,  belov'd,  holy,  perfect 

Bowels  of  mercy  true  ; 
A  mind  which  humbleness  contains, 
Which  by  long  suffering  doth  gain — 

Kindness  and  meekness  too. 

5.  But  charity,  put  on  above 
All  these  things,  for  it  is  the  love 

Which  us  together  binds  — 


56  CHRISTIAN   DUTIES. 

The  perfect  bond  of  union  here, 
"With  which  he  fills  our  minds. 

6.  The  holy  peace  of  God  let  rule, 
That  in  your  hearts  it  may  control 

In  all  that  you  would  do  ; 
For  unto  this  we're  call'd  also 
Into  one  body  here  below, 

We  must  be  joined  too. 

7.  The  word  of  Christ  let  with  you  well, 
In  richness  with  all  wisdom  dwell, 

In  perfectness  through  love  ; 
With  psalms  and  spiritual  songs, 
Your  praises  may  with  grace  abound 

Unto  the  Lord  above. 

8    And  what  ye  do  in  deed  or  word, 
Do  all  in  the  name  of  the  Lord, 

Our  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ ; 
Through  him  give  thanks  to  God  above, 
Our  Father,  who  there  dwells  in  love, 

Far  far  above  the  skies. 


CHRISTIAN   DUTIES.  51 

49.  0.  M. 

christian's  duty. 

WHILE  trav'ling  on  the  narrow  way. 
Toward  fair  Canaan's  land, 
Our  duties  are  to  watch  and  pray. 
And  keep  the  Lord's  command. 

2.  Like  pilgrims,  we  must  journey  on, 
Leave  self  and  all  behind ; 

And  follow  Jesus  Ghrist,  the  Son, 
Then  comforts  we  shall  find. 

3.  Oh !  while  we  yet  have  time  and  grace, 
We  will  ourselves  prepare, 

And  with  true  courage  run  our  race  ; 
Beware  of  Satan's  snare. 

8.  And  if  we  meet  with  trials  here, 

And  troubles  on  the  way, 
Then  we  should  strive  with  Godly  fear, 

And  not  forget  to  pray. 

5.  God  wills  that  we  should  ever  come, 

With  ev'ry  burden'd  care, 
And,  while  we're  on  our  journey  home, 

To  him  for  aid  repair. 


58 


CHURCH  OF  CHRIST. 
50.  lis. 

THE  TRUE  CHRUCH. 

A   CHURCH  was  established  on  earth 
here  below, 
By  Christ  and  apostles,  as  scripture  doth  show 
Stands  firm  on  the  rock,  bound  together  by 

love, 
Is  rul'd  by  the  true  word  of  Christ  from  abc  ve, 

2.  No  spot  and  no  wrinkle  in  it  shall  be  found, 
But  peace,  truth  and  mercy  in  it  must  abound ; 
No  fame  nor  vain  glory  the  members  should 

seek.  [keep. 

But  only  how  they  the  Lord's  word  pure  may 

3.  They're  led  by  one  spirit,  and  scripture's. 

their  guide, 
And  in  their  dear  Saviour  they  wholly  confide, 
Who  gives  them  instructions,  and  shows  them 

the  way, 
That  they  by  delusions  are  not  led  astray. 

4.  But  if  they  get  slack  in  their  duties  to  God 
And  will  no  more  strictly  obey  his  pure  word, 


CHURCH    OF   CHRIST.  59 

They'll  soon  fall  in  sin,  and  in  darkness  will 

stray,  [away. 

And  from  the  true  love  they  will  soon  fall 

5.  Then  they  can  no  more  in  the  true  church 

abide, 
And  with  the  Lord's  people  no  more  can  reside 
But  must,  by  sep'ration,  be  taken  away, 
As  Christ  in  his  gospel,  so  plainly  doth  say. 

6.  That  it  without  blemish  may  always  remain 
And  have  the  pure  doctrine,  and  ever  retain 
The  bonds  of  perfection  and  love  to  their  King 
That  he  them  unto  the  bless'd  mansions  may 

bring. 


51.  L.  M. 

KINGDOM  OF  GRACE. 

ALIST'NING  ear,  0  come  and  give 
To  Jesus,  that  your  souls  may  live; 
He  says  the  kingdom  is  at  hand, 
Within  the  happy,  promis'd  land. 

2.  Behold  the  kingdom  is  within 
Each  one  that  doth  repent  of  sin  ; 
Likewise  within  the  promis'd  land, 
Are  those  who  'bey  the  Lord's  command. 


60  CHURCH   OF   CHRIST. 

3.  0  what  a  pleasant  sight  to  see 
A  soul  that  is  from  sin  set  free 

And  plac'd  where  milk  and  honey  flow- 
Where  wine  and  olives  plenty  grow. 

4.  But  all  that  here  rejoice  on  earth, 
Not  being  chang'd  by  the  new  birth, 
Are  like  a  thief  who  climbeth  in, 
Not  willing  to  renounce  his  sin. 

5.  Yet  Jesus  from  his  gracious  throne 
Doth  pardon  sinners  who  come  home ; 
E'en  to  their  end  of  time  and  breath, 
He's  able  all  to  save  from  death. 


52.  7s.  &  6s. 

THE  ENSIGN  OF    CHRIST. 

BEHOLD  upon  Mount  Zion, 
The  banner  gently  wave, 
Rear'd  there  by  Judah's  Lion, 

His  people  all  to  save, 
Who  planted  it  victorious, 
An  ensign  to  the  world, 
And  of  his  triumph  glorious, 
For  which  it  is  unfurl'd ; 


CHURCH    OF   CHRIST.  61 

2.  And  that  around  assembled, 
May  from  all  nations  there, 

With  love  to  be  enkindled. 

Each  other  to  forbear, 
Their  ruthless  swords  transforming, 

To  pruning  hooks  their  spears, 
With  truth  themselves  adorning, 

Like  ancient  holy  seers ; 

3.  Being  in  one  united, 

And  of  one  heart  and  mind, 
Their  faith  to  him  have  plighted, 

The  Saviour  of  mankind, 
To  love  and  serve  most  loyal 

His  ever  blessed  name, 
To  honor  him  as  royal. 

And  ever  true  remain. 


53.  L.  M. 

THE  CHURCH  OF  CHRIST. 

THE  church  of  Christ  that's  here  below 
Must  be  resign'd  in  all  they  do  ; 
To  Christ,  the  Shepherd  of  the  flock, 
The  only  firm,  established  Rock. 


62  CHURCH   OF   CHRIST. 

2    He  call'd  unto  his  friends  most  dear, 
A  nd  told  them  in  these  words  so  clear : 
My  peace  to  you  I  freely  give, 
Lay  down  my  life  that  you  may  live. 

3.  If  you  will  my  disciples  be, 
Obey  my  word,  come  unto  me, 
And  do  as  I  have  done  to  you, 

And  this  will  prove  that  you  are  true. 

4.  A  new  command^ to  you  I  give, 
That  you  in  love  will  always  live ; 
But  he  who  will  his  brother  hate, 
Cannot  of  this  pure  love  partake. 

5.  My  God,  to  us  this  love  impart, 
Unite  in  one  each  upright  heart ; 
Be  thou  a  guide  unto  our  feet, 
That  we  may  all  thy  precepts  keep. 

'  6.  Be  thou  a  light  unto  our  eyes, 
In  wisdom's  ways  to  make  us  wise  ; 
That  we  a  light  on  earth  may  be, 
The  Church  of  Christ  confirmed  in  thee. 


CHURCH   OP   CHRIST  63 

54.  L.  M. 

THE    GREAT  SUPPER. 

THE  Lord  doth  gospel  joys  compare 
To  a  rich  feast  with  viands  rare  ; 
But  of  this  supper  none  do  taste' 
But  those  that  are  a  wedding  guest. 

2.  0  therefore  all  come  and  confess 
That  you  do  need  Christ's  righteousness, 
To  be  your  wedding  garment  neat, 
Before  you  can  sit  down  to  eat. 

3.  Your  hearts  and  hands  first  cleanse  from 

guile, 
And  then  appear  in  a  meek  style  ; 
Beware  and  take  the  lower  seat, 
That  your  enjoyments  may  be  sweet. 

4.  The  King  with  you  no  fault  will  find,     . 
If  you  are  deaf,  maim'd,  halt  or  blind, 

If  only  through  his  righteousness, 
The  wedding  garment  you  possess. 

5.  Oh  come,  ye  halt,  and  blind,  and  maim'd1 
Whose  hearts  oppress'd  with  sins  are  pain'd, 
Come,  and  sincerely  do  repent, 

That  you  may  this  great  feast  attend. 


64  CHURCH    OF   CHRIST. 

55.  L.  M. 

JESUS  WITH  THE  SAINTS. 

WHERE  e're   on  earth  the   saints  do 
meet. 
And  Jesus'  words  of  grace  repeat, 
"While  they  are  one  in  Jesus'  mind, 
Within  their  midst  they  him  will  find. 

2.  And  if  their  number  is  but  three, 
The  Lord  doth  give  them  liberty 
To  taste  the  promise  in  his  word. 
Within  the  bond  of  one  accord. 

3.  0  was  there  ever  joy  like  this, 
To  taste  on  earth  celestial  bliss, 
Which  cannot  here  on  earth  exist, 
Except  the  Lord  is  in  the  midst. 

4.  0  happy  are  the  chosen  few, 
E'en  if  their  number  is  but  two, 

In  love  they  meet,  in  love  they  part, 
Are  one  in  faith  and  one  in  heart. 

5.  0  what  a  happy  gospel  pow'r, 
To  live  in  union  every  hour, 
Until  in  Jesus  they  do  die, 

Then  live  with  him  above  the  sky. 


65 


COMFORT  AND  CONSOLATION. 
56.  C.  M. 

THE    CHRISTIAN'S    SECURITY. Ps.  XCL 

LL  that  do  in  the  secret  place 


A 


Of  the  Most  High  reside, 
Shall  in  the  shadow  of  their  God 
In  safety  there  abide. 

2.  He  is  our  refuge  (they  will  say), 
Our  fortress  and  abode  ; 

In  whom  we  trust  by  night  and  day— 
The  everlasting  God. 

3.  So  from  the  noisome  pestilence, 
And  from  the  fowler's  snare, 

He  will  ensure  deliverance, 
Who  trusts  his  Sov'reign  care;. 

4.  Yea,  under  his  eternal  wings 
A  nd  feathers  they  shall  trust ;: 

His  truth  shall  be  a  blessed  shield 
And  buckler  to  the  just. 

5.  They  shall  not  fear  the  gloomy  night. 
Of  terror  or  dismay, 


66        COMFORT   AND   CONSOLATION. 

Nor  for  the  arrow  that  takes  flight 
Within  the  light  of  day. 

6.  Nor  for  the  pestilence  that  walks 
In  darkness  for  its  prey ; 

Nor  for  destruction  that  doth  waste 
By  noontide's  golden  ray. 

7.  A  thousand  at  their  side  shall  fall 
On  their  right  hand  shall  lie 

Ten  thousand  dead ;  yet  unto  them 
It  shall  not  once  come  nigh. 


57.  C.  M. 

THE  TRUE   FOUNDATION. 

ASUEE  foundation  I  have  found, 
As  given  by  the  Lord  ; 
Which  must  abide  the  only  ground — 
God's  everlasting  word. 

2.  Upon  that  rock  I  long  to  base 
A  fortress  for  the  soul ; 

For  naught  its  firmness  can  displace, 
Though  mighty  billows  roll. 

3.  That  ground  which  has  for  ages  stood 
A  refuge  for  his  flock 


COMFORT   AND    CONSOLATION.        6' 

Can  ne'er  be  mov'd,  by^  storm  or  flood — 
That  great  foundation  rock. 

4.  0  Lord  !  help  us  our  house  to  build, 

Upon  a  base  so  sure ; 
That  after  raging  storms  are  still'd 

Forever  will  endure. 

58.  S.  M. 

CONSOLATION    TO    A    COMING    SINNER. 

COME  all  who  feel  your  wants, 
To-day's  the  day  of  grace, 
In  which  you  can  your  sins  renounce, 
And  seek  the  Savior's  face. 

2.  You  feel  yourself  forlorn, 
Approaching  nigh  to  death, 

By  sin  and  folly  onward  borne, 
Upon  a  dang'rous  path. 

3.  The  tempter  now  suggests ! 
Alas  !  you  are  undone  ! 

In  vain  you  look  to  Christ  for  grace  ; 
In  vain  your  sins  bemoan. 

4.  But  0  do  not  despair, 
Although  your  sins  are  great, 


68         COMFORT  AND    CONSOLATION. 

Unto  Your  Savior  now  repair, 
In  your  distressed  state. 

5.  He  is  compassionate 
Toward  the  sinner  poor, 

Who  groans  beneath  the  burden  great, 
Of  sin  and  trespass  sore. 

6.  He  says  come  unto  me, 
All  ye  that  weary  are ; 

And  I  will  give  rest  unto  you : 
My  mercy  you  shall  share. 


59.  L.  M. 

REST  FOR  TROUBLED  SOULS. 

COME  all  ye  souls  in  trials  great, 
Come  and  of  Jesus'  love  partake, 
Come  prove  his  mercy  and  his  grace, 
Believe  your  sins  he  can  erase. 

2.  You  need  not  fear  when  troubles  come, 
When  you  are  in  temptation's  storm, 
When  waves  of  sorrow  o'er  you  roll, 
When  fear  and  death  distress  your  soul, 

3.  But  fly  to  Jesus,  that  you  may 
Partake  his  strength  from  day  to  day ; 


COMFORT   AND    CONSOLATION.        69 

That  when  the  days  of  life  do  close, 
You  in  his  bosom  may  repose. 


60.  C.  M. 

COMFORT   IN   AFFLICTION. 
Come,  troubled  soul,  and  seek  relief. 

COME  seek  relief,  thou  troubled  soul, 
Within  the  holy  camp, 
Where  Jesus  makes  the  wounded  whole, 
Imparts  to  ev'ry  want. 

2.  If  you  have  shun'd  to  walk  his  ways 
In  yielding  unto  sin, 

And  heeded  not  those  gracious  rays 
That  from  his  throne  do  spring, 

3.  Let  not  this  cause  you  to  despair, 
In  sorrow  great  lament, 

For  he  will  you  in  love  forbear, 
If  you  sincere  repent ; 

4.  And  also  will  your  sins  forgive, 
His  grace  likewise  bestow ; 

For  'tis  his  will  that  all  should  live, 
And  his  salvation  know. 


TO        COMFORT   AND    CONSOLATION. 

5.  Oh  therefore  come  with  all  your  sins, 

Which  sorely  you  oppress, 
And  Christ,  the  blessed  King  of  kings, 

Will  heal  all  your  distress. 

61.  S.  M. 

PRAISE   AND   JOY. 

COME  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 
Let  now  your  joy  appear, — 
Join  in  a  song  of  sweet  accord, 
And  prove  your  love  sincere. 

2.  Behold,  we  have  been  brought 
From  darkness  unto  light, 

Beyond  the  reach  of  mortal  thought — 
Our  prospects  now  are  bright. 

3.  For  our  affections  all 
We've  set  on  things  above. 

Also  obey  the  holy  call 
Of  God's  infinite  love. 

4  We're  in  a  blessed  state, 

Yet  being  here  below, 
While  Jesus'  love  we  imitate, 

And  in  his  grace  do  grow. 


COMFORT   AND   CONSOLATION.        11 

5.  Come  let  us  then  rejoice, 

Give  glory  to  the  Lord  ; 
Our  treasure  is  above  the  skies, 

An  everlasting  hoard. 


62.  8s  &  7s. 

CONSOLATION. 

FAINTING  trav'ler,  troubl'd  spirit, 
Can  you  now  no  comfort  find  ? 
Do  temptations  oft  you  visit, 

And  dark  fears  come  o'er  your  mind  ? 
Can  you  not  the  thought  inherit 
That  you  are  a  child  of  God  ? 
That  you  are,  by  Jesus'  merit, 
Freed  and  cleansed  by  his  blood  ? 

2.  Can  you  not  by  faith  discover 

Those  bright  gleams  of  saving  grace, 
And  by  liv'ning  hope  recover 

Strength  to  run  your  holy  race  ? 
Was  not  Jesus  also  tempted  ? 

Did  not  Satan  try  him  sore  ? 
Yet  from  conq'ring  him  prevented, 

And  the  vict'ry  from  him  tore  ? 


12        COMFORT   AND   CONSOLATION. 

3.  Therefore  be  not  thou  dismayed, 
Look  at  Jesus'  trying  hour, 

See  how  Satan  him  assayed, 
Yet  to  harm  him  had  no  pow'r ; 

Through  him  you  can  also  conquer, 
Satan  you  can  put  to  shame, 

If  by  faith  you  on  him  venture, 
Trusting  in  God's  holy  name ; 

4.  For  his  grace  is  all-sufficient, 
Which  he  freely  doth  bestow  ; 

And  his  power  is  efficient 

For  to  lead  you  safely  through  ; 

Therefore  'rect  your  knees  so  feeble, 
And  lift  up  your  weary  hands, 

Pray  to  God,  who  will  enable 
You  to  break  the  tempter's  bands. 


63.  L.  M. 

COMFORT   IN   THE   MERCY    OF   GOD. 

GREAT  are  the  mercies  of  our  God, 
Which  are  abundant  shed  abroad  ; 
Teach  us,  Lord,  them  to  comprehend, 
And  always  on  the  same  depend. 


COMFORT   AND   CONSOLATION.        73 

2.  Whatever  may  our  station  be, 
Enable  us  to  look  to  thee 

That  thou  may'st  help  to  us  afford, 
As  thou  hast  promis'd  in  thy  word. 

3.  Thou  canst  be  touch'd  with  feelings  of 
Infirmities,  through  thy  great  love  ; 
That  we  in  fear  may  not  despair, 

But  can  on  thee  cast  all  our  care. 

4.  0  may  we  in  true  faith  draw  nigh 
To  thee,  0  Lord,  who  art  on  high ; 
And  unto  thee  our  sins  confess, 
And  with  desire  thus  seek  thy  grace. 

5.  To  'lone  those  who  themselves  deny, 
And  with  their  hearts  to  thee  draw  nigh, 
And  seek  always  holy  to  live, 

Thou  wilt  thy  grace  and  mercy  give. 


64.  7s  &  6s. 

THE   PILGRIM'S   JOURNEY. 

I  AM  a  valiant  pilgrim, 
By  faith  I  hasten  on 
Unto  the  land  of  Canaan, 
My  glad  and  peaceful  home  ; 


74        COMFORT    AND    OONSOLATtON. 

Where  milk  and  honey's  flowing 

For  ev'ry  faithful  soul, 
And  lovely  fruits  are  growing, 

Where  crystal  waters  roll. 

2.  There  God  supreme  is  reigning 
O'er  all  the  holy  throng, 

Who  ever  are  proclaiming 

All  glory  to  the  throne, 
And  constantly  are  singing 

Loud  praises  to  the  Lamb, 
While  seraphs  bright  are  winging 

Throughout  the  pleasant  land. 

3.  0  thence  I  now  am  hast'ning, 
Let  nothing  me  impede ; 

My  precious  time  is  wasting, 
Let  me  make  earnest  speed, 

That  I  may  take  possession 
Of  that  celestial  lanc^, 

To  rest  from  all  oppression, 
In  presence  of  the  Lamb. 


65.  L.  M. 

THE    COMING    SINNER. 


0 


H  Jesus  !  canst  thou  pardon  me, 
And  make  me  of  my  bondage  free, 


COMFORT   AND   CONSOLATION.        ?5 

Wilt  thou  accept  my  wretchedness, 
And  heal  my  wounds  and  my  distress  ? 

2.  Come,  troubled  sinner,  come  to  me, 
I'll  make  thee  of  thy  bondage  free : 
With  all  thy  sins  and  burdens  come, 

That  I,  through  grace,  may  bring  you  home. 

3.  I  feel  my  sins  oppressing  me, 
By  which  I  now  can  truly  see 
Without  thy  pardon  I  must  die  ; 

0  !  blessed  Savior !  hear  my  cry ! 

4.  My  mission,  sinner,  is  to  thee — 

1  came  to  set  the  captive  free ; 
Now  only  come,  do  not  delay — 
In  me  thou  hast  an  open  way. 

5.  I  will,  0  Jesus,  come  to  thee — 
A  child  of  God  I  fain  would  be ; 
I'll  trust  in  thee,  my  Savior,  now, 
Before  thy  throne  I  humbly  bow. 


66,  L.  M. 

THE    COMING    SINNER. 

OH  troubl'd  soul,  to  God  alone 
Submit  thyself  to  be  his  own ; 
'T  is  but  thy  free  assenting  will 
He  doth  demand,  then  he'll  fulfill. 


76        COMFORT   AND    CONSOLATION. 

2.  But  if  thou  comest  to  the  Lord, 
Thou  must  believe  he  '11  thee  reward — 
Fulfill  his  pledge  of  grace  to  thee, 
And  from  thy  bondage  make  thee  free. 

3.  Doubt  not,  therefore,  come  boldly  on, 
Christ  has  thy  guarantee  become ; 

Who  would  through  love  control  thy  will. 
Thy  soul  with  heav'nly  comforts  fill. 

4.  Thus  from  the  law  thou  art  releas'd, 
Art  in  the  covenant  of  peace  : 

If  Jesus'  words  henceforth  thou  'It  hear, 
Thou  needest  not  his  judgment  fear. 

5.  Oh  converts  then  through  love  sincere, 
God's  holy  name  through  Christ  revere  ; 
And  Satan  then  God  surely  will 
Beneath  your  feet  completely  quell. 


67.  L.  M\ 

CONSOLATION. 

OH  why  in  grief,  Oh  why  in  pain, 
Have  fear  and  terror  seized  your  frame 
Has  unbelief  you  fetter'd  fast, 
And  o'er  your  mind  dejection  cast  ? 


COMFORT   AND    CONSOLATION.        It 

2.  Has  Satan,  with  his  fi'ry  dart, 
Transfix'd  it  deep  into  your  heart  ? 
Has  he,  with  sure  and  deadly  aim, 
You  witji  his  arrows  well  nigh  slain  ? 

3.  Or  is  your  own  unworthiness 
The  primal  cause  of  your  distress  ? 
Do  faults  committed  fearful  rise 
In  darkest  forms  before  your  eyes  ? 

4.  0  view  your  Savior,  who  has  died, 
And  for  your  sins  was  crucified, 

That  you  might  through  his  boundless  grace 
Eeceive  salvation,  endless  bliss. 

5.  He  also  conquer'd  death  and  hell, 
The  adversary  did  repel, 

That  none  need  fear  his  dreadful  roar, 
In  passing  hence  to  Canaan's  shore. 


68,  886.  886. 

ENCOURAGING. 

THERE  is  a  land  of  peace  and  rest- 
A  haven  for  the  truly  blest, 
Where  sorrow  cannot  come  ; 
Where  love  divine,  and  joy  complete, 
The  saints  shall  fill  with  rapture  sweet, 
In  that  eternal  home. 


18        COMFORT   AND   CONSOLATION. 

2.  There  is  a  balm  for  wounded  souls, 
"Which  overwhelming  grief  controls — 

Will  soothe  the  troubPd  heart, 
Yea  Christ,  the  true  Physician,  can 
Eestore  us  by  his  saving  plan, 

His  grace  to  us  impart. 

3.  In  Gilead  a  balm  is  found. 

For  wounded  souls  it  doth  abound  ; 

Why  should  we  then  despair  ? 
The  Lord,  whose  mercies  shall  endure, 
Provides  for  all,  both  rich  and  poor 

His  blessings  all  do  share. 

4.  Come  then  to  Jesus  Christ  alone, 
And  bow  before  his  gracious  throne, 

His  holy  name  revere  : 
He  is  the  holy,  Great  "I  am," 
Likewise  the  meek  and  lowly  Lamb, 

Whose  aid  is  ever  near. 

5.  This  great  Eedeemer,  Qhrist  and  Lord, 
Has  given  us  his  will  and  word, 

Which  we  must  all  observe  : 
That  word,  which  he  brought  down  from  God, 
And  seal'd  it  with  his  precious  blood, 

From  which  we  ne'er  shall  swerve. 


COMFORT   AND   CONSOLATION.        ?# 

69.  8s  &  Is. 

THE  COMING  SINNER'S  CONSOLATION. 

TRUST  in  Jesus,  sinner  pardon'd, 
Trust  in  Jesus  Christ,-your  Lor<Jr 
Though  thy  heart  through  sin  was  harden'd. 
Now  in  Jesus  is  restor'd. 

2.  Trust  in  Jesus,  who  has  sard  you 
From  destruction's  fearful  doom, 

From  the  power  that  enslav'3  you, 
From  the  paths  of  wretched  gloom. 

3.  Trust  in  Jesus,  when  forsaken, 
Under  fierce  temptation's  test ; 

Trust,  and  he  will  soon  awaken 
Untold  comforts  in  your  breast. 

4     m       .  •      T    La       t       v 

4.  Trust  in  Jesus  ev'ry  hour — 
Trust,  for  he  is  ever  nigh, 

Thee  to  strengthen  with  his  power,. 
And  thy  ev'r^  want  supply. 

- 

5.  Oh !  then  why  not  trust  in  Jesus  ? 
Why  not  trust  his  constant  love  ? 

He  has  pardon'd,  and  would  raise  us 
To  the  realms  of  joy  above. 


80        COMFORT   AND   CONSOLATION. 

70.  L.  M. 

COMFORT  UNDER  DISTRESS. 

WITH  closed  doors,  in  fear  of  men, 
Lord's  chosen  had  assembled  been ; 
Their  Lord  beloved  was  not  there, 
That  of  his  comforts  they  might  share. 

2.  Bnt  lo !  his  love  was  great  indeed. 
That  when  his  comfort  they  did  need ; 
To  them  he  came  with  words  of  peace, 
With  blessed  words  of  sov'reign  grace, 

3.  To  solace  them  in  their  distress ; 
He  came  their  panting  souls  to  bless  : 
So  may  we  also  pant  for  thee, 

And  touch  thy  blessed  svmpathy. 

4.  To  thee  alone,  0  Sov'reign  King ! 
We  would  our  hearts  of  trouble  bring ; 
And  pray  thee  now,  Oh  gracious  Lord ! 
For  comforts  in  thy  blessed  word. 

5.  Onr  will,  with  Christian  fervor  bless. 
To  run  our  race  in  holiness  ; 

And  live  to  thee  as  Lord  supreme, 
To  praise  thy  great  exalted  name ! 


COMFORT    AND    CONSOLATION.         81 

71.  7s  &  6s. 

CONFIDENCE    IN    CHRIST. 

YE  chosen,  royal  nation, 
Ye  fol'wers  of  the  Lamb, 
Wno  pass  through  tribulation, 

Unto  the  promis'd  land ; 
With  zeal  press  on  your  journey, 

Your  hope  is  firm  and  sure  ; 
Let  nothing  here  delay  you — 
In  patience  all  endure. 

2.  Put  all  your  trust  in  Jesus, 
Who  is  your  constant  friend, 

And  can  alone  preserve  us 

Unshaken  to  the  end  ; 
Therefore  be  not  dejected, 

When  you  through  trials  go  ; 
For  ye  are  the  elected, 

Redeem'd  from  endless  woe — 

3.  For  whom  there  is  in  heaven 
A  glor'ous  crown  in  store, 

To  you  which  shall  be  given 

When  your  probation's  o'er ; 
Yea,  life  is  set  before  you. 

The  joys  of  paradise  ; 
Therefore  press  on  your  journey, 

And  evermore  rejoice. 


32        COMFORT   AND    CONSOLATION. 

72.  C.  M. 

CONSOLATION. 

YOU  little  flock,  ye  chosen  few, 
Fear  not,  the  Lord  is  nigh, 
To  guard  3-011  and  to  lead  you  through 
This  world  to  life  on  high. 

2.  Let  persecutions  madly  rage, 
And  tribulations  come, 

For  they  have  been  from  age  to  age, 
v  Since  first  the  world  begun. 

3.  The  prophets  for  ensamples  take, 
Who  died  by  false  decrees  ; 

The  martyrs,  who  for  Jesus'  sake 
Did  march  through  bloody  seas. 

4.  Yet  they  the  vict'ry  did  obtain 
Through  God,  who  loves  his  own ; 

Whose  love  they  ever  will  proclaim 
Around  his  radiant  throne. 

5.  Your  enemies  therefore  let  rave. 
Your  guardian  is  true, 

Whose  arm  is  powerful  to  save, 
And  merciful  to  you. 


COMFORT   AND    CONSOLATION.        83 

73.  L.  M. 

THE   MOTIONS    OF   LOVE. 

YOUB  hearts  0  let  not  troubled  be, 
In  God  believe,  believe  in  me, 
That  Satan,  when  his  darts  doth  aim, 
You  in  this  faith  may  safe  remain. 

2.  My  Father's  house  here  and  above, 
"Whose  mansions  are  to  dwell  in  love, 
For  you  in  glory  will  prepare, 

That  you  may  all  assemble  there. 

3.  A  short  time  yet  I  am  with  you, 
In  faithfulness  and  love  prove  true; 
But  I  again  will  shortly  come, 

To  gather  you  around  my  throne. 

4.  Let  peace  and  love  amongst  you  dwell, 
And  shun  the  dang'rous  paths  of  hell ; 
Be  of  one  heart  and  mind,  as  I 

Am  with  the  Father  one  on  high. 

5.  And  firmly  in  my  grace  repose, 
In  faith  the  shafts  of  hell  oppose, 
That  troubles  may  you  not  annoy, 
But  in  return  receive  much  joy. 


84 


COMMUNION. 
74.  L.  M. 

praise  for  Christ's  great  love. 

BRETHREN  and  sisters,  let  us  sing 
Loud  praises  to  our  heav'nly  King ; 
Who  gave  himself,  to  suffer  death, 
To  save  our  souls  from  sin  and  wrath. 

2.  Behold  how  great  his  ardent  love ! 
For  us  he  left  the  courts  above — 
The  sins  of  all  were  on  him  laid, 
And  he  alone  the  trespass  paid. 

3.  He  sufferd  death  upon  the  cross 
For  us  poor  souls  that  are  but  dross ; 
The  powers  dark  did  him  surround : 
Yet  hath  for  us,  salvation  found. 

4.  Triumphant  King !  that  gain'd  the  day 
O'er  sin's  dark  rule,  in  great  display ; 
Has  shed  his  blood  for  you  and  me  : 

Was  this  not  love  beyond  degree  ! 

5.  To  Christ  our  King  all  praises  due  ; 
Whose  gospel  truth  may  we  pursue  ; 
That  love  in  us,  all  strife  consume, 
And  love  abound  when  we  commune. 


COMMUNION.  85 

75,  C  M. 

THE   LOVE   AND    SUFFERINGS    OF    CHRIST. 

MY  soul  survey  the  'mazing  sight ! 
The  Lord  of  heav'n  and  earth, 
Nail'd  to  the  tree,  in  cursed  plight, 
And  dies  a  felon's  death. 

2.  He  suffers  thus,  my  soul,  for  thee 
The  pains  of  death  and  hell, 

That  thou  may'st  life  eternal  see, 
And  in  his  glory  dwell. 

3.  Amazing  love  !  past  human  thought ! 
That  such  a  worm  as  I 

The  Son  of  God,  to  earth  hath  brought,  " 
Upon  the  cross  to  die. 

4.  Behold  his  hands  extended  wide  — 
His  feet  nail'd  to  the  tree — 

The  cruel  spear,  thrust  in  his  side, 
From  dross  to  make  me  free. 

5.  His  body  broken  on  the  cross, 
His  blood  for  many  shed : 

My  soul !  for  thee — for  thee  it  was, 
He  bows  his  sacred  head  ! 


86  COMMUNION. 

6.  He  dies !  the  first-born — God's  delight ! 
To  free  a  fallen  race 

From  slavish  fears,  and  Satan's  might, 
By  his  free  'bounding  grace. 

7.  The  blessed  cup,  which  we  partake, 
Communion  of  his  blood, 

The  bread  which  we  in  faith  do  break, 
Commemorates  his  love. 

8.  Help,  Lord,  our  hearts  and  voices  raise, 
In  union's  sacred  bond, 

And  sound  aloud  thy  glorious  praise 
In  ev'ry  clime  and  land. 

9.  Help  us  in  love  and  peace  to  dwell, 
Qn  holiness,  and  truth ; 

That  we  by  walk  and  tongue  may  tell, 
Thy  wondrous  love  on  earth. 


76,  C.  M. 

COMMUNION   HYMN. 

NOW  in  our  Savior's  blessed  name 
We  here  together  meet, 
His  acts  in  meekness  to  proclaim, 
To  worship  at  his  feet ; 


COMMUNION.  87 

2.  Who  left  his  bright  and  radiant  throne, 
And  came  on  earth  to  die  ; 

To  save  our  lives  he  gave  his  own, 
Thus  did  our  pardon  buy  ; 

3.  "Whom  none  of  this  world's  princes  knew, 
But  did  him  crucify, 

And  thus  the  Lord  of  glory  slew, 
Who  for  our  sins  did  die. 

4.  The  earth  did  quake,  the  rocks  were  rent, 
They  prov'd  a  death  divine  ; 

And  o'er  creation's  vast  extent, 
The  sun  refus'd  to  shine. 

5.  The  gates  of  hell  did  not  prevail 
Against  the  saving  rock, 

Nor  did  his  plan  of  mercy  fail 
In  saving  of  his  flock. 

6.  Captivity  he  captive  took, 
And  triumph'd  o'er  the  grave ; 

That  all  to  him  for  grace  must  look, 
Who  mercy  has  to  save. 

7.  His  death  we  now  commemorate 
By  ordinance  divine, 

As  often  as  we  do  partake 
Th'  ordain'd  bread  and  wine. 


88  COMMUNION. 

77.  L.M. 

Christ's  suffering. 

OH  Lord  !  upon  Mount  Calvary — 
Upon  the  cross  and  cursed  tree ! — 
"We  view  thy  mangled  body  there  ! 
Thy  soul  encompass'd  with  despair  ! 

2.  The  cry  in  thy  extremity : 

"  Oh  God !  hast  thou  forsaken  me  ! " 
A  comfort  to  my  soul  imparts, 
When  pierc'd  by  Satan's  fi'ry  darts. 

3.  With  deep  concern  and  rev'rence  great, 
Thy  death  we  would  commemorate, 

By  contemplating  thy  great  love ! 

Which  brought  thee  from  thy  courts  above. 

4.  0  !  Lord,  inspire  our  inmost  parts 
To  seek  thy  ways  with  all  our  hearts  > 
And  ponder  with  ecstatic  joy, 

On  meats  of  love  that  never  cloy. 

5.  For  thou  art  meat  and  drink  indeed ! 
To  all  which  do  thy  precepts  heed  ; 

To  nourish  them  and  lead  them  on, 
Till  they  the  crown  of  life  have  won. 


COMMUNION. 

78.  87,  87,  447. 

THE    SUFFERINGS    OF    CHRIST. 

RANSOM'D  souls  in  silence  ponder, 
Viewing  Christ  upon  the  tree, 
In  his  dying  hour  to  conquer, 

An  eternal  victory — 
Wrought  for  Zion  through  his  dying — 
Wondrous  love  beyond  degree  ! 

2.  Yiew  him  there,  a  bleeding  Savior, 
Ebbing  forth  a  crimson  stream  ; 

All  the  fruit  of  man's  behavior, 
That  he  might  his  soul  redeem ; 

And  his  anguish — fearful  anguish  ! 
We  should  else  forever  feel. 

3.  Oh  !  behold  him  in  that  hour, 
Handled  by  his  hellish  foes, 

When  God  gave  him  in  their  power, 
There  to  suffer  countless  throes  — 

What  a  Jesus  !  thus  to  save  us ! 
From  the  doom  of  endless  woes. 

4.  See  him  now  of  God  forsaken ! 
Wrapt  in  sorrow,  pain  and  fear ! 

Let  his  bitter  pangs  awaken 
Untold  comforts  in  despair. 


90  COMMUNION   OF   SAINTS. 

Unto  Jesus  !  thanks  and  praises ! 
May  his  ransom'd  sonls  declare. 

5.  For  his  holy  walk  and  living, 
And  his  death  upon  the  Mount ; 

Their  "  ten  thousand  sins  "  forgiving, 
Shall  supply  their  ev'ry  want : 

And  to  glory,  endless  glory ! 

Their  redeemed  souls  shall  mount. 


COMMUNION  OF  SAINTS. 

79.  C.  M. 

133d  psalm. 

BEHOLD  how  pleasant  and  how  good 
It  is  within  God's  sight, 
To  see  his  people  joyous  stand, 
And  in  his  word  unite. 

2.  'T  is  like  the  precious  ointment  pure, 

The  house  whose  odor  fill'd, 
And  did  from  Aar'n  till  Christ  endure, 

Till  he  his  church  did  build. 


CROSS    OF    CHRIST.  91 

3.  Like  Hermon's  dew  which  did  descend 
On  Zion's  genial  mount, 

Whose  blessings  now  to  us  extend, 
Through  Christ  the  living  fount. 

4.  These  blessings  from  the  living  head, 
Like  dew  and  rain  distill, 

His  doctrine  is  the  living  bread 
To  all  that  do  his  will. 

5.  0,  Zion  !  thou  art  truly  bless'd 
In  going  out  and  in ; 

Within  thy  wall  is  peace  and  rest, 
Forgiven  is  thy  sin. 


CROSS   OF    CHRIST. 
80.  C. M. 

SELF-DENIAL. 

THE  way  of  life  in  Christ  doth  lead 
Us  all  beneath  the  cross ; 
We  must,  who  future  life  would  find, 
Of  self  sustain  a  loss. 

2.  If  we  the  Savior  would  obey, 
We  must  forsake  the  world, 


92  EXPERIENCE. 

And  choose  the  straight  and  narrow  way 
He  showeth  in  the  word. 

3.  Ourselves  we  always  must  deny 
Of  all  our  lust  and  pride, 

And  pluck  Out  the  offending  eye, 
Which  with  the  world  would  side. 

4.  'T  is  death  to  self  thus  to  comply, 
But  God  we  ne'er  can  praise 

Unless  we  do  ourselves  deny 
In  all  our  works  and  ways. 

5.  Then  let  us  always  earnest  strive, 
And  willingly  obey, 

That  we  may  gain  eternal  life 
In  that  celestial  day. 


EXPERIENCE. 
81.  C.  M. 

THE   NARROW   PATH. 

THE  way  of  truth  in  faith  I'll  tread, 
The  path  of  righteousness 
That  leads  to  rest,  to  life  and  peace, 
To  joy  and  happiness. 


EXPERIENCE.  93 

2.  Christ  being  'lone  my  guiding  star, 
My  strength,  my  help  and  stay, 

My  firm  protection,  hope  and  shield, 
On  this  true,  narrow  way, 

3.  Which  wends  its  course  thro'  many  snares, 
Oft  through  some  dismal  vale, 

Through  shades  of  death  (0  fearful  gloom  !) 
Which  makes  me  fear  and  quail. 

4.  Betimes  it  leads  through  flow'ry  plains, 
Immers'd  in  rays  of  light, 

Which,  emanating  from  the  throne 
Of  God,  increase  delight. 

5.  Anon,  through  some  enchanting  ground, 
Fraught  with  enticing  charms, 

Where  souls  are  lull'd  to  sleep  in  death, 
Hugg'd  in  delusion's  arms. 

6.  Through  dangers  great  thus  oft  I  go, 
Yet  still  I  will  press  on, 

Having  a  hope,  that  anchor  sure, 
That  soon  I'll  rest  at  home. 


94 


FAITH  AND  HOPE. 


82.  L.  M. 

FAITH   IN   GOD. 

FAITH  is  a  shield  and  substance  great, 
To  us  while  in  a  temporal  state ; 
It  is  a  gift  of  Grod  indeed, 
Which  all  mankind  on  earth  do  need. 

2.  The  Lord  this  gift  to  all  extends, 
"Who  by  conversion  are  his  friends, 
Who  in  the  holy  war  enlist, 

And  valiant  are  while  it  exists — 

3.  Who  valiant  strive  from  morn  till  night 
Till  unbelief  is  put  to  flight, 

And  captive  take  they  every  thought, 
Thus  is  the  mighty  conquest  wrought, 

4.  And  through  this  gift  they  do  obtain 
The  triumph  over  death  and  pain ; 
And  by  this  faith  the  shafts  do  quell, 
Which  are  hurled  from  the  gates  of  hell. 


FAITH   AND    HOPE.  95 

5.  Yet  when  one  battle  they  have  won, 
Another  quickly  is  begun  ; 

For  unbelief  from  battle  fled, 

Has  rais'd  an  army  from  the  dead — 

6.  The  dead  in  sin,  deaf,  blind,  and  lame, 
Self-envy,  pride,  revenge  and  shame ; 
Yet  none  of  these  can  do  us  harm. 

If  we  ourselves  with  faith  do  arm. 


83.  C.  M. 

HOPE    IS  THE  SURE    ANCHOR   IN  TIME    OF  TEMP- 
TATION. 

HOPE  is  an  anchor  for  my  soul, 
While  I  on  earth  do  live, 
On  ev'ry  promise  it  will  hold, 
Which  Christ  to  me  doth  give. 

2.  When  I  in  hope  and  faith  am  strong, 
Of  Jesus'  love  partake  ; 

Temptation's  waves  may  roll  along, 
This  ark  they  cannot  break. 

3.  While  I  do  pass  from  shore  to  shore, 
Oft  fearful  winds  do  blow, 

And  make  the  dreadful  billows  roar, 
While  I  am  here  below. 


96  FAITH   AND    HOPE. 

4.  Hope  keeps  the  promise  in  my  hand, 
Therefore  I  need  not  faint, 

The  blessings  of  the  promised  land, 
Through  it  can  all  be  gain'd. 

5.  Hope  never  letteth  come  to  shame 
Those  that  do  trust  in  GTod ; 

Therefore  I'll  praise  his  holy  name  — 
Seek  comfort  in  his  word. 


84.  L.  M. 

HEATEN  THE  ONLY  SOURCE  OF  JOT. 

NO  lasting  joy  for  me  can  yield 
Enliven'd  nature's  spacious  field, 
For  sin  hath  poison'd  all  her  bliss, 
And  marr'd  terrestrial  happiness. 

2.  One  source  alone  can  joy  impart 
To  gladden  my  benighted  heart, 
Which  o'er  my  mind  draws  visions  bright, 
Of  joys  in  regions  of  delight. 

3.  A  hope  it  is  by  promise  blest, 
A  hope  of  everlastiDg  rest, 

When  life  has  ended,  days  have  fled, 
When  pass'd  the  regions  of  the  dead. 


FAITH   AND   HOPE.  97 

4.  In  heaven,  then,  with  saints  to  dwell, 
With  voice  cherubic  loud  to  swell 
Unto  the  Lamb  eternal  praise, 
Who  me  from  death  to  life  did  raise. 


85.  C.  M. 

FAITH. 

SALTATION'S  boon,  through  faith  se- 
cur'd, 
Is  certain,  sure  and  true 
To  all  who  do  the  cross  endure, 
And  self  by  grace  subdue. 

2.  No  other  means  to  man  is  giv'n, 
But  Christ,  by  faith  t'  receive  ; 

Would  we  enjoy  the  bliss  of  heav'n, 
We  must  in  him  believe. 

3.  To  test  our  faith,  and  prove  it  true, 
The  fruits  of  love  we  show 

To  God,  who  gave  us  hearts  anew, 
And  did  His  love  bestow. 

4.  True,  living  faith,  0  God,  preserve 
Within  our  heart  and  mind  ; 

That  we,  in  love,  thee  e'er  may  serve 
Through  Christ,  our  Saviour  kind. 


98  FAITH  AND   HOPE. 

86.  C.  M. 

THE  LAND  OF  PALESTINE. 

THIS  happy  lot  indeed  is  mine, 
While  I  am  here  below, 
To  share  a  hope  of  Palestine, 
"Where  milk  and  honey  flow. 

2.  This  promise  now  doth  firmly  stand 
In  Jesus'  holy  word, 

Those  who  obey  shall  gain  the  land — 
O  what  a  .great  reward  1 

3.  Sometimes  I  fear  the  thoughts  of  death 
Which  raises  Jordan's  tide  ; 

But  I  will  venture  on  by  faith, 
And  by  my  lot  abide. 

4.  And  while  I'm  in  the  living  land 
Christ's  promise  is  my  ark  ; 

And  at  the  time  of  his  command 
In  it  I  will  embark. 


FEET  WASHING. 
87-  C.  M. 

WASHING  FEET. 

HE  now  from  supper  did  rise  up, 
And  laid  his  garments  down, 
And  with  a  towel  himself  girt 
This  mandate  to  perform. 

2.  He  then  took  water  and  therein 
Wash'd  his  disciples'  feet, 

And  wip'd  them  with  the  towel  clean  ; 
Thus  proved  his  love  complete, 

3.  When  he  to  Simon  Peter  came, 
His  feet  to  wash  and  cleanse, 

He  said,  0  Lord,  do  thou  the  same 
Unto  my  head  and  hands. 

4.  But  Christ  replied,  this  need  not  be, 
Ye  shall  be  wholly  clean, 

If  thus  in  true  humility 
Your  feet  have  washed  been. 

5.  This  washing  feet,  this  humble  call, 
May  quite  despised  be  : 


100  FEET   WASHING. 

But  if  I  wash  thee  not  at  all, 
Thou  hast  no  part  in  me. 

6.  Ye  call  me  Lord,  and  Master,  plain, 
And  ye  say  well  and  true, 

If  I,  your  Lord  and  Master,  then 
Your  feet  have  washed  for  you. 

7.  Ye  also  ought  to  wash  the  feet 
Of  one  another  too, 

And  likewise  this  example  keep, 
As  I  have  done  to  you. 


8.  The  servant  is  not  greater  than 
His  Lord,  who  washed  his  feet ; 

Ye  shall  be  happy  if  ye  then 
This  precept  freely  keep. 

9.  I'll  spill  my  blood  to  wash  you  pure, 
Yet  sin  will  you  attend  ; 

0  watch  and  pray,  and  this  endure  ; 
I'm  with  you  to  t\  e  end. 

10.  0  Savior  kind,  th:>u  friend  of  love, 
Wash  us  from  ev'ry  sin  ; 

Send  down  thy  spirit  from  above, 
Into  our  hearts  within. 


FEET   WASHING.  101 

11.  When  tempted,  0  forsake  us  not, 

Let  grace  like  water  flow, 
Remind  us  when  we  thee  forget, 

Be  with  us  here  below. 


88.  L.  M. 

FEET    WASHING. 

HOW  pleasant  thus  it  is  to  see, 
When  brethren  meet  in  unity, 
And  show  their  mutu'l  love  complete, 
In  humble  rite  of  washing  feet. 

2.  How  pleasant,  if  they  thus  endure, 
And  keep  God's  ordinances  pure, 

Of  breaking  bread— of  washing  feet, 
And  all  commands  both  small  and  great. 

3.  How  pleasant,  if  the  members  all 
Continue  faithful  in  their  call — 

In  love  remain — one  mind  and  heart, 
Yea  never  from  the  truth  depart. 

4.  How  pleasant,  if  they  keep  the  whole, 
And  offer  up  their  heart  and  soul 

To  God,  who  brings  them,  when  they  die, 
Unto  his  glorious  world  on  high. 


102 

FUNERAL. 
89,  C.  M. 

FUNERAL  HYMN. 

BEHOLD  my  lifeless,  tiny  form, 
Now  in  your  presence  laid ; 
The  spirit's  by  the  angels  borne, 
While  nature's  debt  is  paid. 

2.  Dear  parents,  do  not  grieve  for  me, 
Though  I  have  gone  before 

Unto  that  blest  eternity, 

Where  pain  and  death  are  o'er. 

3.  Oh  do  not  grieve !  for  I  have  gone, 
Eternal  rest  to  gain  ; 

The  boon  of  glory  I  have  won, 
'Midst  the  angelic  train. 

4.  I've  left  this  sordid  world  of  gloom 
For  the  bright  world  above  ; 

Which  shall  remain  my  lasting  home 
Where  reigneth  peace  and  love. 


FUNERAL.  103 

90.  L.  M. 

FUNERAL  HYMN. 

BEHOLD  the  grave,  oh  dying  man ! 
And  all  its  dismal  darkness  scan ; 
Thy  precious  and  immortal  part 
Must  thy  frail  body  soon  desert. 

2.  Thou  must,  when  the  supreme  decree 
Demands  a  stern  obed'ency ; 

Come  quickly  forth  and  death  embrace, 
Then  stand  before  thy  Maker's  face ! 

3.  Oh !  dread  despair !  should  Jesus  frown, 
And  all  man's  foolish  works  disown — 
Dead  works,  that  without  faith  were  wrought, 
By  carnal  will  and  Satan  taught. 

4.  Oh  mortal  man !  with  godly  speed 
Your  heart  secure  with  heav'nly  seed ; 
For  as  the  sowings  here  have  been, 
So  will  the  harvest  there  begin. 

5.  With  solemn  thoughts  and  feelings  graye 
Pray  God  your  precious  soul  to  save ; 
That  death  may  prove  an  open  door 
Through  which  the  soul  shall  homeward  soar. 


104  FUNERAL. 

I 

01.  C.  M. 

FUNERAL  HYMN. 

BLEST  are  the  dead  that  in  the  Lord 
Did  live  and  also  die  ; 
On  earth  lived  happy  in  his  word, 
Will  dwell  with  him  on  high. 

2.  O'er  death  the  victory  is  won 
When  they  in  Jesus  die, 

Their  race  on  earth  they  then  have  run, 
And  entered  joys  on  high. 

3.  Their  trials  and  their  labors  cease, 
Their  works  do  follow  them, 

Dwell  in  the  realms  qf  bliss  and  peace 
In  new  Jerusalem. 

4.  Now  having  gained  the  greatest  prize 
Laid  up  for  them  in  store, 

Within  the  gates  of  Paradise, 
Where  sorrows  are  no  more. 

: 

02.  C.  M. 

FUNERAL  HYMN. 

COME,  mortal  man,  behold  me  now  I 
Thy  lot  thou  here  canst,  see ; 
What  thou  art  now,  so  once  was.  I, 
What  I  am  thou  must  be. 


FUNERAL.  105 

2.  Forsake  the  world,  and  do  prepare 
Your  soul  for  death's  decree  ! 

To-day,  I  have  my  lot  to  share, 
To-morrow,  thine  may  be. 

3.  Say  not,  "  T  am  too  young  to  die, 
My  end  is  not  so  near"  ; 

For  all  are  subject,  old  or  young, 
The  sting  of  death  to  bear. 

4.  Behold,  my  friend ;  prepared  or  not, 
When  death  calls  you  must  go, 

To  reap  your  everlasting  lot, 
True  happiness  or  woe ! 

5.  Oh  !  do  not  think,  I  will  repent 
When  on  my  dying  bed  ;  . 

'Ere  conscious  that  thy  life  near  spent 
The  spirit  may  be  fled  I 


93.  C.  M. 

REFLECTIONS   ON  THE  DYING  HOUR. 

DEAR  people,  think  on  your  last  doom, 
And  do  forget  your  mirth, 
You  are  a  hast'ning  to  the  tomb, 
Since  e'en  you  'r  born  on  earth. 


106  FUNERAL. 

2.  four  glory  is  like  unto  grass, 
And  like  its  fading  flow'r, 

Your  dying  time  will  come  to  pass, 
In  spite  of  all  your  pow'r. 

3.  Your  brightest  prospects  now  in  bloom 
Will  wither  like  the  flow'r ; 

Sickness  and  death  will  then  consume, 
In  your  last  dying  hour. 

4.  Your  cheerful  life  will  have  to  fleet, 
You'll  wither  like  the  rose ; 

Then  coffin,  earth  and  winding  sheet 
Your  body  will  inclose. 

5.  Then  you'll  be  numbered  with  the  dead 
Until  the  final  end  ; 

But  if  you  do  God's  judgment  dread, 
Come  now  and  do  repent. 

6.  Before  the  silver  cord  is  broke, 
And  ev'ry  tender  tie, 

The  way  of  life  in  Christ  do  choose 
Before  you  have  to  die. 


FUNERAL.  10? 

94,  87,87,  77,78. 

FUNERAL   HYMN. 

FAREWELL,  oil !  my  most  beloved, 
Yea  my  dearest  friends,  farewell — 
Fare  you  well,  that  now  are  grieved, 
And  with  tears  your  sorrows  tell ; 
Though  our  parting  causeth  gloom, 
While  you  lay  me  in  the  tomb  ; 
Yet  I  hope  at  last  to  meet  you, 
And  in  glory  there  to  greet  you. 

2.  Oh!  with  what  unbounded  pleasure 
We  each  other  shall  embrace, 
When  we  shall  obtain  the  treasure, 
Of  eternal  joy  and  peace. 

Now  we  part  a  season  here, 
And  you  shed  that  burning  tear 
Look  beyond  the  Jordan  river, 
Where  us  death  no  more  shall  sever. 

3.  With  this  glowing  hope  I  leave  you. 
And  may  Jesus  through  his  love 
Grant  his  mercy,  and  receive  you 

As  his  blessed  saints  above  ; 
Where  no  parting  shall  take  place, 
But  in  love's  divine  embrace 
Ev'ry  care  and  sorrow  ceaseth, 
With  the  souls  that  die  in  Jesus. 


108  FUNERAL. 

95,  L.  M. 

FUNERAL   HYMN. 

HE  -S  gone,  he's  gone,  his  work  is  done, 
His  cares  are  o'er,  his  race  is  run ; 
He  trod  the  road  we  yet  must  tread, 
And  now  he  's  numbered  with  the  dead. 

2.  The  pain  and  suf  ring  death  relieves, 
The  body  now  the  grave  receives, 

To  sleep  that  sleep  which  Christ  alone 
Hath  pow'r  to  waken  from  the  tomb. 

3.  What  solemn  thoughts  should  now  arise, 
W  hen  rack'd  with  pain  our  body  lies  : 

'T  is  then  all  mirth  will  flee  away, 
And  death  will  mark  us  for  his  prey. 

4.  The  old  and  young  the  call  must  share  ; 
This  proves  that  all  then  should  prepare  : 
We  know  not  how,  we  know  not  when — 
This  proves  to  us  the  saying  then  ; 

5.  To  watch  and  pray  and  ready  be 
To  meet  our  Lord  who  made  us  free  : 
Now  free  from  sorrow,  free  from  care — 
0  !  blessed  state !  who  would  not  share  ? 


FUNERAL.  109 

96.  L.  M. 

FUNERAL   HYMN. 

HOW  solemen  'tis,  to  think  of  death, 
The  fever'd  brow,  the  gasping  breath, 
The  throbbing  brain,  the  fading  eye, 
Vitality  about  to  die. 

2.  The  silent  grave,  the  mould'ring  clay, 
The  trumpet's  sound,  the  judgment  day, 
The  final  sentence,  which  shall  be 
Dread  death  or  immortality. 

3.  But  why  thus  dread  the  final  scene, 
Of  parting  from  all  things  terrene  ; 

Why  shrink  from  death,  man's  kindest  friend, 
Whom  God  in  mercy  him  does  send, 

4.  To  part  him  from  all  suf  rings  here, 
The  aching  heart,  the  burning  tear  ; 
To  usher  him  in  bliss  on  high. 
Where  Jesus  is  forever  nigh. 

5.  You  who  have  chosen  him  your  friend, 
And  to  his  counsel  do  attend ; 

To  you  who  in  his  name  believe, 
And  gladly  do  his  word  receive, 


110  FUNERAL. 

6.  Death  kindly  will  the  curtain  draw, 
That  shuts  out  heaven  from  your  view 
To  glory  then- you  will  ascend, 
Where  peace  and  joy  will  never  end. 


97.  8s&7s. 

MAN   IMMORTAL. 

MORTAL  man !  what  is  your  station  ! 
Are  you  rich  or  are  you  poor, 
Or  a  ruler  of  a  nation, 
Or  a  keeper  of  the  door  ? 

2.  Know  that  you're  a  transient  creature, 
Soon  to  fade  and  pass  away  : 

Death  is  mark'd  in  ev'ry  feature, 
Signs  of  sure  return  to  clay. 

3.  Yet  your  soul  is  all  immortal, 
Lasting  as  him  who  it  gave, 

Soon  to  pass  the  gloomy  portal 
Of  the  dark  and  silent  grave  ; 

4.  There  to  stand  before  the  splendor 
Of  the  judgment  seat  of  God, 

There  a  strict  account  to  render 
Of  the  works  that  here  you  did. 


FUNERAL.  Ill 

.  Therefore  make  a  sure  election ; 
Choose  with  Christ  to  suffer  shame, 
And  to  suffer  great  affliction 
For  his  ever  blessed  name, 

6.  That  you  may  enjoy  the  pleasure, 
Flowing  from  bright  Eden's  bloom, 

And  the  everlasting  treasure 
Of  bright  glory  'yond  the  tomb. 


98.  C.  M. 

FUNERAL  HYMN. 

IVTOW  bleeding  hearts  surround  the  bier, 
•l-T     And  o'er  their  kindred  mourn ; 
Whose  spirit  fled — so  near  and  dear — 
Will  never  more  return. 

2.  The  body  now  returns  to  dust, 
Seiz'd  by  corruption's  sway ; 

Before  its  God  the  spirit  must 
Appear  without  delay. 

3.  Oh !  teach  us,  Lord,  how  frail  we  are — 
Our  life  how  insecure  ; 

And  help  us  strive  of  sin  beware, 
To  make  our  calling  sure. 


112  FUNERAL. 

4.  This  world  is  but  a  fleeting  show, 
And  may  but  last  to-day ; 

For  Death's  resistless  hand,  we  know, 
Us  soon  may  snatch  away. 

5.  Prepare  us,  Lord,  to  die  in  peace, 
Within  thy  arms  of  love ; 

Oh,  then  will  every  sorrow  cease, 
In  thy  blest  realms  above. 


99.  0.  M. 

FUNERAL   HYMN. 

O  BLESSED  child,  whose  soul  hath  fled 
From  out  this  house  of  clay, 
Before  the  storms  of  sin  had  spread 
Fierce  guilt  in  dark  array. 

2.  No  clouds  of  terror  did  o'ercast 
The  vision  of  thy  mind. 

Ere  thou,  by  death,  a  rich  repast 
Didst  in  thy  Savior  find. 

3.  0  !  why  then  mourn  for  thy  return 
Unto  thy  God  of  love ; 

Who  sped  thee,  by  a  short  sojourn, 
To  brighter  worlds  above  ? 


FUNERAL.  113 

4.  Ten  thousand  worlds  of  wealth  display  Jd, 
Thy  raptured  soul  to  try, 

With  all  their  transient  happiness, 
Would  pass  unheeded  by. 

5.  Then  we  will  thank  thy  maker,  God, 
And  dry  our  weeping  eyes  ; 

We'll  place  thy  frame  beneath  the  sod, 
In  glory  to  arise. 


100.  C.  M. 

FUNERAL   HYMN. 

0  BLESSED  infant,  thou  art  gone 
To  yon  bright  sphere  above, 
Where  reigns  the  pure  and  holy  one, 
And  all  is  peace  and  love. 

2.  Although  thy  life  was  transient  here, 
-Nor  didst  thou  sorrow  know, 

Thy  parents  still  would  have  thee  near ; 
But  God  would  have  it  so. 

3.  To  infants  dear  the  promise  is, 
As  Christ  did  well  declare  : 

That  they  should  come,  as  they  are  his — 
WTho  shall  his  promise  share. 


114  FUNERAL. 

4.  Its  exit  bids  farewell  to  all — 
For  it  you  need  not  mourn ; 

But  you  should  heed  the  Savior's  call, 
And  from  your  follies  turn. 

5.  0  !  that  we  might  here  comfort  take, 
And  seek  that  rest  above  : 

With  Jesus,  then,  our  homes  we'll  make, 
In  realms  of  endless  love. 


101.  L.  M. 

FUNERAL  HYMN. 

0  HAPPY  infant,  gone  to  rest 
Beneath  the  altar  of  the  blest ! 
Thy  peaceful  soul  in  quiet  sleep  ; 
While  angels  round  thee  vigils  keep. 

2.  0  !  happy  infant,  gone  to  rest ; 
No  world's  turmoil  shall  thee  molest ; 
Nor  shall  thy  shining  wealth  corrode, 
While  slum'bring  in  thy  blest  abode. 

3.  0  !  happy  infant,  gone  to  rest ; 
No  sinful  stain  upon  thy  breast ; 

For  Christ  through  his  redeeming  blood, 
Has  saved  and  brought  thee  home  to  God. 


FUNERAL.  115 

4.  Yea  rest,  until  the  trumpet's  sound 
Wake  up  those  slumb'ring  under  ground  ; 
Then  on  bright  wings,  around  God's  throne, 
The  rapture  of  thy  soul  make  known. 

5.  Thy  Maker  with  loud  thanks  adore  ! 
This  be  thy  theme  forever  more , 
Who  thee  with  robes  of  glory  dress'd — 
With  incorroding  treasures  blest. 


102,  L.  M. 

PREPARE  FOR  DEATH  THROUGH  FAITH  IN  CHRIST. 

OMAN,  remember  thou  must  die, 
The  sentence  is  for  you  and  I ; 
Where  shall  we  live,  where  will  we  go, 
When  we  must  leave  this  world  below ! 

2.  0  will  our  souls  then  happy  be, 
In  endless,  long  eternity  ? 

Or  shall  God's  grace  be  then  withdrawn, 
And  we  forever  left  to  mourn? 

3.  0  let  us  pause  a  moment  here, 

And  view  God's  word  which  is  so  clear ; 
It  this  requires  of  every  one, 
Repent,  and  flee  from  wrath  to  come. 


116  FUNERAL. 

4.  Works  of  repentence  forth  to  show, 
And  righteousness  true,  here  below, 
Before  that  great  and  dreadful  day, 
"When  God  will  take  your  soul  away. 

5  Come,  do  instructions  now  receive, 
By  which  you  can  in  Christ  believe  ; 
He  died  for  us  that  we  might  live, 
And  pray'd  his  father  to  forgive. 


103.  L.  M. 

FUNERAL  HYMN. 

SINCE  man  to  sin  his  will  did  yield, 
Almighty  pow'r  declar'd  it  just ; 
That  he  the  sting  of  death  should  feel, 
His  body  turn  unto  the  dust. 

2.  The  haughty  and  the  proud  must  say : 
Corruption  thou  my  father  art, 

With  feeble  worms  they  down  must  lay, 
As  mother,  sister,  take  their  part. 

3.  The  pow'r  which  this  decree  hath  seal'd— 
Whose  word  no  change  nor  failure  know'd.. 

For  sin  to  death  his  son  did  yield, 
To  satisfy  the  debt  man  ow'd. 


FUNERAL.  lit 

4.  The  debt  is  paid — the  prison  op'd  ; 

The  grave  o'er  captive  can  't  prevail : 
Captivity  he  captive  took, 

And  triumphed  o'er  the  pow'r  of  hell. 


104.  C.  M. 

FUNERAL   HYMN. 

Q  WEET  friendship's  tie  is  broke  again, 
O     Another  breach  is  made  ; 
Our,  brother  dear,  what  rending  pain 
In  the  cold  grave  is  laid. 

2.  Death's  icy  arms  did  him  embrace, 
And  chiU'd  the  crimson  tide  ; 

Him  hence  did  move  to  yonder  space, 
There  ever  to  abide ; 

3.  Whom  we^  alas,  shall  meet  no  more 
Here  in  this  vale  of  tears ; 

But  hope  we  shall  on  that  fair  shore, 
When  Christ,  our  Lord,  appears. 

4.  This  is  a  balm  that  gives  relief, 
And  stills  the  sor'wing  mind  : 

It  soothes  disconsolating  grief, 
The  broken  heart  it  binds. 


118  FUNERAL, 

5.  Beholding  death,  let  us  prepare 

To  take  our  final  leave, 
That  we  the  joys  of  Christ  may  share, 

The  crown  of  life  receive. 


105.  L.  M. 

FUNERAL   HYMN. 

THE  call  did  come,  I  hence  should  go 
And  leave  my  parents  here  below ; 
God's  summons  kind,  I  must  obey, 
And  on  this  earth  I  cannot  stay. 

2.  Rejoice,  dear  parents,  do  not  mourn  ; 
My  soul  is  by  the  angels  borne : 

I've  pass'd  death's  strait  that  sinners  dread, 
And  live — though  number'd  with  the  dead. 

3.  The  ills  of  life  I  need  not  share ; 
I'm  freed  from  pain  and  worldly  care — 
Enjoy  the  promise  Christ  did  give, 

"  That  children  such  as  I  should  live." 

4.  "  Come  unto  me,"  he  plainly  says, 
"  Of  such  the  heavenly  kingdom  is." 
He  bless'd  us  all  and  call'd  us  pure : 
As  heirs  of  heaven  we  are  sure. 


FUNERAL.  119 

5.  And  soon,  oh  soon !  you  too  may  share, 
If  you  on  earth  your  souls  prepare 
To  meet  the  dear  ones  gone  before, 
The  glorious  rest  on  Canaan's  shore. 


106.  0.  M. 

FUNERAL   HYMN. 

THE  Lord  hath  call'd  our  brother  hence, 
Unto  his  radiant  throne  : 
We  view  his  lifeless  corpse  from  whence 
The  spark  of  life  has  flown. 

2.  A  lively  hope  we  entertain 
That  he  is  now  at  rest — 

Keleased  from  ev'ry  grief  and  pain, 
With  all  the  truly  blest. 

3.  This  sight  here  now  doth  sadly  warn 
Us,  'ere  life's  thread  is  cut, 

That  we  should  come  to  Christ  and  learn  ; 
'Fore  mercy's  door  be  shut. 

4.  Our  brother  now  before  has  gone, 
So  may  not  you  or  I, 

Like  him,  before  another  dawn, 
A  lifeless  body  lie. 


120  FUNERAL. 

5.  0  !  may  we  spend  this  day  of  grace 

In  godliness  and  fear  ; 
That  when  this  troubl'd  life  shall  cease 

In  glory  we'll  appear. 


107.  L.  M. 

FUNERAL   fiYMN. 

WHAT  countless  numbers  of  mankind 
Have  left  this  fleeting  world  behind  I 
And  millions  more  of  every  age 
Will  shortly  leave  this  earthly  stage. 

2.  Yea,  many  souls  to-day  in  bloom, 
'Ere  night  are  subjects  for  the  tomb  ; 
They  having  left  their  frail  abode 
Must  quickly  stand  before  their  God. 

3.  Then  realize  in  endless  days 

The  fruit  and  harvest  of  their  ways : 
The  good  shall  life  eternal  reap, 
While  fools  must  then  forever  weep. 

4.  Oh  mortal  man !  here  thou  canst  see 
That  all  this  world  is  vanity ; 

True  wisdom  only  we  obtain, 
When  the  first  birth  in  us  is  slain. 


FUNERAL.  121 

5.  From  death  to  life  we  then  pass  o'er, 
A  servant  unto  sin  no  more — 
We  praise  our  sov'reign  King  above, 
By  walking  in  the  bonds  of  love. 


108.  C.  M. 

FUNERAL   HYMN. 

WHY  travel  on  without  a  hope, 
Thou  creature  of  a  day ; 
For  lo  !  how  soon  the  grave  may  ope 
Tp  take  your  mould'ring  clay. 

2.  The  sleep  of  death  willsoon  be  past, 

The  night  be  quickly  gone ; 
Then  from  your  slumb'ring  in  the  dust 

Must  stand  before  the  throne. 

&  Death  then  your  certain  doom  will  be, 

If  you  in  sin  remain  ; 
In  darkness  it  eternally 

Will  bind  you  as  a  chain. 

4.  Oh  why !  without  a  thought  then  still 
The  dang'rous  path  pursue — 

Why  still  oppose  God's  holy  will 
.  In  all  you  daily  do  ? 


t 

122  FUNERAL. 

5.  Shall  Christ  have  spilt  his  blood  in  vain 
Upon  the  cross  to  save 

You  from  an  age  of  endless  pain, 
Toss'd  on  the  fi'ry  wave  ? 

6.  Oh  no !  upon  the  mercy  seat, 
For  you  he  intercedes  ; 

Come,  then,  before  it  is  too  late, 
While  yet  for  you  he  pleads. 

—r 
109.  L.  M. 

FUNERAL  HYMN. 

YE  kindred  friends  and  neighbors  dear, 
Behold  "what  sin  hath  wrought  is  clear ; 
God  gave  me  form  —yea  life  and  breath ; 
But  sin  hath  laid  me  cold  in  death. 

2.  The  world,  which  ofttimes  me  beguil'd, 
Ensnar'd  my  soul,  and  it  defiTd, 

To  me  proves  nothing  now  but  dust, 
To  which  I  shortly  crumble  must. 

3.  Do  warning  therefore  take  of  me, 
Its  pleasures  and  its  follies  flee ; 
And  seek  a  treasure  which  remains. 
"When  all  this  world  is  wrapp'd  in  flames. 


FUNERAL.  123 

* 

4.  This  treasure,  God,  in  Christ  doth  give, 
By  which  the  soul  in  death  shall  live, 
And  joy  imparts,  when  earth  recedes, 
And  seal'd  are  all  her  empty  deeds. 


110.  .      CM. 

FUNERAL  HYMN. 

YE  who  in  health  and  strength  excel, 
And  glory  in  your  might ; 
Draw  nigh  and  see  how  death  will  quell 
Your  power,  life  and  light. 

2.  Ye  who  in  wisdom  and  in  arts, 
Do  glory  in  your  gift ; 

Draw  nigh  and  learn  how  of  your  parts 
By  death  you'll  be  bereft. 

3.  Ye  who  in  riches  and  in*  wealth 
Do  glory  in  your  store  ; 

Behold  how  soon  you'll  part  in  death, 
From  all  you  here  adore. 

4.  Ye  who  in  youth  and  beauty's  mould 
Do  glory  in  your  grace  ; 

Soon  will  a  mass,  offensive,  cold ! 
Of  your  fair  form  take  place. 


124:  HARVEST. 

5.  But  glory,  rather,  that  you  know 
The  true  God  and  his  Son ; 

Which  will,  when  all  of  earth  has  flown, 
True  glory  then  remain. 


HARVEST. 

111.  886.  886. 

HARVEST  HYMN. 

OPEOYIDENCE !  to  thee  we  owe 
Our  gratitude,  while  here  below, 
For  thy  great  helping  hand  ; 
Thou  didst  provide  both  rain  and  dew, 
That  grain  and  fruit  in  plenty  grew, 
In  this  our  blessed  land. 

2.  Our  toils- and  labors  thou  didst  bless, 
That  we  abundantly  possess, 

The  body  to  sustain  ; 
0  !  may  thy  goodness  ever  lead, 
That  we  the  heav'nly  treasures  heed, 

And  perfect  gifts  attain. 

3.  Yea,  laying  heav'n'ly  treasures  up, 
Where  moth  and  rust  do  not  corrupt, 


HABVEST.  125 

And  thieves  will  not  infest ; 
That  when  our  labors  here  are  o'er, 
Then  we  may  reap,  forever  more, 

That  glory  with  the  blest. 


112.  L.  M. 

GRATITUDE  TO  PROVIDENCE. 

OSOV'REIGN  Lord  and  Heav'n'ly  King, 
To  thee  we  now  our  praises  bring  ; 
For  all  thy  blessings,  richjy  giv'n  : 
The  sunshine,  dew,  and  rain  from  heav'n. 

2.  Yea  by  thy  great,  paternal  care, 
Thou  hast  prolong' d  our  daily  fare  : 
Both  good  and  bad,  alike,  must  own 
Thy  bount'ous  gifts,  so  richly  strewn. 

3.  For  which  supply  all  men  rejoice; 

And  to  thy  praise  should  raise  their  voice  ; 
But  few  alas !  thou,  Lord,  canst  move, 
To  weigh  thy  goodness  and  thy  love. 

4.  But  we  thy  weak  and  ransom'd  few, 
Essay,  0  Lord,  thy  will  to  do  ; 

As  children  here,  with  one  accord, 
Would  praise  thee  for  thy  goodness,  Lord. 


126  HEAVENLY   THOUGHTS. 

5.  But  as  this  body  soon  must  die, 
Prepare  the  soul  to  live  on  high, 
And  grant  thy  sweet  and  heav'n'ly  good, 
That  we  may  live  to  thee  our  God. 


HEAYENLY  THOUGHTS. 
113.  886,  886. 

DIVINE  THOUGHT. 

CELESTIAL  thought,  impulse  divine ! 
Eternal  theme,  thou  dream  of  time ! 
Jerusalem  above, 
The  dwelling  of  the  great  I  Am, 
Likewise  of  the  triumphant  Lamb, 
With  all  the  hosts  of  love. 

2.  The  hope  of  saints,  their  silent  muse, 
Their  inward  joy  which  doth  infuse 

"Within  their  souls  new  life  . 
Their  future  home  and  joyful  rest, 
And  haven  of  the  truly  blest, 

Celestial  paradise. 


INVITATION. 

3.  0  holy  thought,  likewise  inspire 
Within  my  heart  a  sacred  fire, 

To  lift  my  soul  on  high — 
To  draw  my  mind  from  things  terrene, 
To  thirst  for  Eden's  joys  serene, 

Hence,  far  above  the  sky. 


INVITATION. 
114.  L.  M. 

INVITATION. 

COME  all  that  are  with  sins  oppress'd, 
To  Jesus  that  you  may  find  rest, 
With  all  your  sins  and  burdens  come, 
And  cast  yourselves  before  his  throne. 

2.  That  he  may  bid  your  souls  to  live, 
And  through  his  boundless  love  receive 
You  in  the  kingdom  of  his  grace, 
Within  his  kind  and  blest  embrace, 

3.  Who  did  with  death  for  you  atone, 
T'  insure  your  life,  that  precious  boon, 
From  which  he  also  did  arise, 
Ascended  far  above  the  skies 


.128  INVITATION. 

4.  In  mercy  there  to  intercede  ; 
For  your  transgressions ;  for  you  need 
His  plea  a  righteous  God  before, 
That  he  may  you  to  grace  restore. 


115.  8s  &  7s. 

INVITATION. 

CO\IE  and  seek  the  Lord  of  glory, 
Seek  him  while  he  may  be  found  ; 
He  is  willing  to  restore  thee, 

While  his  grace  doth  still  abound. 

2.  Seek  and  you  will  surely  find  him, 
Knock  and  he  will  ope'  to  you ; 

Ask  and  he  will  not  deride  you  — 
Grant  his  grace  and  spirit  too. 

3.  Yea  the  Lord  is  still  inviting  ; 
Hear  ye  not  his  gracious  call  ? 

11 1  annul'd  the  old.  handwriting  — 
Come  to  me  ye  sinner's  alL" 

4.  Love  the  Lord,  for  he  is  worthy  ! 
Praise  his  name  forevermore  ! 

He,  as  Lord,  has  gone  before  thee  — 
Follow  him,  your  Counselor. 


INVITATION.  129 


5.  Glory,  honor  and  salvation, 
May  Jehovah  now  receive  ; 

From  the  pure  of  ev'ry  nation 
Who  on  him  do  yet  believe. 


116.  C.  M. 

INVITATION. 

COME  ye  that  seek  the  Savior's  grace, , 
And  counsel  take  of  him  ; 
Repent,  believe,  walk  in  his  ways, 
And  he  '11  forgive  your  sin. 

2.  You  have  a  high  and  holy  call ; 
No  longer  do  delay, 

The  heav'nly  way  is  free  for  all 
Who  will  this  call  obey. 

3.  The  way  to  heaven  you  shal&jmd,' 
Which  leadeth  us  above  ; 

It  makes  us  of  one  heart  and  mind,, 
Who  live  in  Jesus'  love. 

4.  Come,  then,  dear  souls,  and' be  not  slack. 
The  Spir't  and  Bride  say  come> 

Not  one  of  you  shall  be  left  back, 
That  willing  is  to  come. 


130  INVITATION. 

5.  If  yon  to  go  with  us  intend, 
Then  let  ns  know  your  mind, 

That  we  to  you  our  aid  may  lend, 
The  heav'nly  way  to  find. 


117.  L.M. 

INVITATION. 

OS  INNEK,  come  and  Jesus  see, 
How  he  in  pain  and  agony 
Upon  the  bloody  cross  did  die, 
Which  'lone  the  debt  could  satisfy ; 

2.  Which  all  mankind  to  death  did  doom, 
Yet  not  that  which  doth  them  entomb, 
But  that  enduring,  fearful  pain, 
Which  will  from  age  to  age  remain ; 

3.  And  which  your  portion  sure  will  be, 
Unless  you  are  by  Christ  set  free. 
Unless  you  do  resign  your  will, 

Your  duty  unto  God  fulfill — 

4.  Becoming  willing  to  deny 
Yourself,  your  members  mortify ; 
And  also  willing  to  partake 

•Of  his  reproach,  for  his  dear  sake. 


INVITATION.  131 

5.  Not  seeking  your  own  wicked  ways, 
And  neither  vain  nor  earthly  praise  ; 
But  seek  to  honor  him  who  gave 

His  precious  life  your  soul  to  save. 

6.  Therefore  your  will  to  him  resign, 
While  having  yet  this  precious  time  ; 
Let  not  his  blood  be  shed  in  vain, 
But  through  it  now  your  soul  reclaim. 


118.  t         8,8,8,8,7. 

INVITATION. 

0  SINNERS,  come  and  hear  me  tell 
The  lo\  e  of  King  Immanuel ; 
How  he  his  precious  life  did  sell, 
To  save  you  from  an  endless  hell, 
And  snatch  your  souls  from  ruin. 

2.  Your  sins  have  led  you  far  away, 
And  through  transgressions  gone  astray, 
Beneath  death's  iron  bands  you  lay ; 
Oh  therefore  haste  and  come  away 
To  Christ,  who  saves  from  ruin. 


]  32  INVITATION. 

3.  He  calls  with  an  inviting  voice, 
Oh  come  and  make  a  happy  choice, 
That  you  with  angels  may  rejoice — 
With  them  the  pleasing  theme  rehearse, 

Of  your  escape  from  ruin. 

4.  Take  up  his  cross,  it  patient  bear, 
His  righteous  robe  put  on  and  wear, 
His  name  before  all  men  declare, 
And  in  pure  love  the  saints  forbear, 

And  live  in  heav'nly  union. 

5.  Your  members  all  do  mortify, 
With  all  the  saints  yourself  deny, 
Unto  yourself  do  daily  die, 

That  you  may  dwell  in  peace  on  high, 
In  everlasting  union. 

6.  0  come,  partake  of  grace  divine, 
And  unto  Christ  all  things  resign, 
Who  unto  you  doth  now  incline, 
To  guide  you  to  yon  happy  clime, 

To  join  the  heavenly  union. 


INVITATION.  133 

119.  CM. 

THE    GREAT   SUPPER. 

TO  the  great  supper  ye  are  bid 
W  ho  hear  the  gospel  sound, 
W  hich  supper  now  is  ready  made 
And  doth  with  joy  abound. 

2.  "What  is  your  pleasure  here  on  earth, 

Compar'd  with  joy  on  high ; 
Or  what  are  earthly  treasures  worth, 

W  hen  once  you  have  to  die. 

8.  Are  you  yet  in  the  streets  or  lanes? 

Then  quickly  come  away ; 
Before  this  world  doth  burn  in  flames, 

The  gospel  sound  obey. 

4.  Let  no  reluctant  thought  arise, 

Whereby  you  might  begin 
The  call  of  mercy  to  despise, 

And  jperish  in  your  sin. 

6.  If  you  in  spirit  do  feel  poor, 

Sick,  wounded,  weak  or  lame, 
Christ  knows  the  sorrows  you  endure, 

Who  bids  the  blind  and  maim. 


134 

INVITATION. 

120. 

L.  M. 

THE    GOSPEL. 

WITH  a  true  heart  let  us  draw  near, 
That  we  salvation's  voice  may  hear  ; 
It  sounds  to  you,  to  me,  and  all 
Invited  we  are  by  its  call. 

2.  Should  not  the  joyful  sound  inspire 
Our  minds,  our  hearts,  our  souls  with  fire 
Divine  and  heav'nly,  which  is  love, 
Which  us  doth  draw  to  Christ  above. 

3.  He  says  to  his  apostles,  go 

And  preach  my  gospel  the  world  through, 
To  all  that  on  the  earth  reside, 
With  you  I  always  will  abide. 

4.  Teach  all  the  nations  my  commands, 
For  in  them  all  salvation  stands  ; 
Those  who  believe  shall  all  be  sav'd, 
But  unbelievers  shall  be  dam'd. 


135 


JUDGMENT. 
121.  L.  M. 

JUDGMENT. 

SOON  shall  this  mighty  fabric  fall, 
Soon  shall  the  final  end  of  all 
Appear  emblazon'd  on  the  sky, 
By  heav'nly  visions  from  on  high — 

2.  When  Christ  shall  in  the  clouds  descend, 
And  hence  his  flaming  spirits  send 

To  waken  with  the  trumpet's  sound 
The  nations  slumb'ring  under  ground. 

3.  And  gather  them,  the  quick  before 
(From  ev'ry  land  and  ev'ry  shore), 
His  flaming  throne  and  judgment  seat, 
With  righteousness  and  truth  replete. 

4.  Ignoble,  noble,  prince  and  lord, 
And  mighty  kings  must  hear  the  word, 
The  rich  and  poor,  the  proud  and  gay, 
Must  all  appear  at  that  great  day, 

5.  To  hear  their  last  and  final  doom 
Pronounc'd  from  the  eternal  throne, 


136  JUDGMENT. 

Of  life,  or  death,  or  joy,  or  woe, 
Of  blessedness  or  endless  throe. 

6.  If  thus  the  scene  of  time  shall  close, 
Salvation  let  me  quickly  choose ; 
Preferring  Christ  to  earthly  fame, 
That  at  that  day  I  life  may  claim. 


122.  87.  87.  887. 

JUDGMENT. 

THE  mighty  Lord,  lo !  now  descends 
In  yonder  clouds  appearing, 
Unto  this  wretched  world  portends, 

In  majesty  is  nearing; 
The  heavens  parting  like  a  scroll, 
The  earth  convulsed  from  pole  to  pole, 
The  trump  of  God  proclaming. 

2.  Ye  nations  all  to  judgment  come, 
"Which  now  doth  set  in  power, 

From  yonder  bright  effulgent  throne 
Ihe  edict  goeth  forward, 

Come  stand  before  the  judgment  seat, 

Ihe  mighty  Son  of  God  replete, 
With  judgment  and  with  power. 


LOVE    OF    CHRIST.  137 

3.  That  you  may  hear  your  final  doom 
Of  life  or  death  forever, 

And  endless  day  or  endless  gloom, 
No  more  from  which  t'  ensever ; 

His  judgments  being  by  decree 

Establish'd  firm  eternally, 
No  more  to  be  revoked. 

4.  Fail,  blessed  Saviour  !  mighty  King ! 
If  time  shall  thus  be  closing, 

Let  me  unto  thee  glory  bring, 

A  nd  be  salvation  choosing-— 
Let  me  make  haste  to  honor  thee, 
From  sin  and  death  forever  flee, 

Beneath  thy  wings  of  mercy. 


LOVE  OF  CHRIST. 
123.  CM. 

JESUS'  LOVE  TO  SINNERS. 

I 'YE  found  the  great  salvation  stream 
"Which  flow'd  from  Jesus'  side ; 
All  that  believe  will  it  esteem, 
For  whom  he  also  died. 


138  LOVE   OF   CHRIST. 

2.  Behold  he  left  his  radiant  throne, 
And  came  on  earth  to  die  ; 

And  through  his  blood  he  did  atone 
For  sinners  such  as  I. 

3.  Oh  was  there  ever  love  like  this, 
How  could  it  greater  be, 

Than  to  forsake  the  realms  of  bliss, 
To  come  and  die  for  me  ? 

4.  Of  his  pure  love  I  did  partake  ; 
Since  I  did  first  believe  ; 

When  through  repentance  did  forsake 
My  sins,  then  he  forgave. 

5.  Oh  may  I  always  feel  the  love, 
And  keep  it  to  the  end, 

Which  I  received  from  above, 
When  I  did  first  repent. 


124.  L.M. 

LOVE  OF  GOD. 

LOYE  is  of  God,  for  God  is  love, 
Which  all  his  works  do  plainly  prove 
His  tender  love  for  fallen  man 
Mov'd  him  through  grace  man  to  regain. 


LOVE   OP   CHRIST.  139 

2.  Man's  reconcil'd  with  God  in  Christ — 
Now  he  must  self-love  sacrifice — 

He  must  abandon  ev'ry  sin, 

If  he  God's  peace  and  love  would  win. 

3.  This  truth  to  Christians  is  quite  plain, 
Yet  to  the  unlearn'd  much  unknown  ; 
'Tis  only  with  the  faithful  found, 

In  heav'nly  comforts  to  abound. 

4.  They  are  together  knit  in  love, 
Through  which  they  do  each  other  serve — 
Rejoice  together  in  the  Lord, 

His  praises  sing  with  one  accord. 

5.  Oh  precious  guest !     Oh  love  divine  ! 
Our  hearts  are  raptur'd  with  thy  charms  ; 
When  faith  and  hope  no  more  shall  be, 
"With  us  thou'lt  dwell  eternally. 


125.  C.  M. 

THE  LOVE  OF  CHRIST. 

WHAT  love  beyond  our  mortal  sense, 
In  Jesus  was  display'd, 
In   suffering  for  our  great  offense, 
Which  righteous  judgment  stayed — 


140  LOVE   OF   CHRIST. 

2.  Which  also  shed  forth  life  and  light 
O'er  a  benighted  world, 

And  pierc'd  the  clouds  which  shrouded  sight, 
The  niyst'ry  did  unfold. 

3.  The  veil  did  rend,  that  all  might  see 
That  which  was  veil'd  within. 

And  grace  proclaim 'd,  that  all  might  be 
Kestor'd  to  life  again. 

4.  Hope,  too,  reviv'd,  that  guiding  star 
Which  points  to  future  life, 

Beyond  the  bourne  of  vision  far, 
Where  dwells  but  holiness. 

5.  0  may  this  love  each  soul  inflame, 
The  Lord  to  serve  and  fear ; 

To  praise  and  glorify  his  name 
In  faith  and  truth  sincere. 


141 


MATRIMONY. 

126.  886,  886. 

MARRIAGE. 

ALMIGHTY  Father,  kind  and  true, 
Guide  us  in  all  we  think  or  do, 
And  hear  our  humble  pray'r  ; 
And  grant  us  grace,  as  we  design 
Two  souls  in  holy  wedlock  join  ; 
And  bless  the  wedded  pair. 

2.  Yea  help  them,  Lord,  that  hand  in  hand 
They  may  submit  to  thy  command, 

In  holiness  to  live  ; 
Though  many  trials  come  amain, 
Let  harmony  and  peace  still  reign, 

And  heav'nly  blessings  give. 

3.  0  !  may  this  fit  occasion  now 
Remind  us  of  the  sacred  vow 

We  to  our  Bridegroom  made  ; 
When  he  beheld  us  sick  of  love, 
And  chose  us  as  his  bride  and  dove ; 

And  promis'd  us  his  aid. 


142  MATRIMONY. 

4.  We  felt  convinc'd  that  naught  on  earth- 
Things  high  nor  low — distress  nor  mirth, 

Should  tend  to  separate 
Us  from  the  love  in  Jesus  Christ — 
Beyond  all  earthly  treasures  pric'd — 

Inestimably  great. 


127.  C.  M. 

ON  HOLY  MATRIMONY.  • 

OH,  Lord,  according  to  commands, 
This  wedding  pair  have  come, 
With  heav'nly  wisdom  join  their  hands  ; 
Unite  them  into  one. 

2.  Bless  their  united  love  and  faith, 
Thus  keep  them  one  in  thee; 

Temptation  never  let  take  place 
To  make  them  disagree. 

3.  Thus  bless  their  marriage  covenant, 
And  help  them  bear  the  cross, 

That  they,  until  their  lives  do  end, 
Support  thy  gospel  cause. 

4.  Bless  them,  that  they  may  run  their  race 
Within  the  bond  of  love 


MATRIMONY.  143 

Here  social  bliss  on  earth  embrace, 
Then  join  the  bliss  above. 

5.  Oh  Lord,  when  thou  hast  made  them  free 

From  ev'ry  timely  tie, 
0  may  they,  like  the  angels,  be 

With  thee  in  heav'n  on  high. 


128.  L.  M. 

MARRIAGE. 

THIS  pair  this  day  have  join'd  their  hands 
To  show  their  mutu'l  marriage  bands, 
According  to  God's  holy  will, 
His  primal  purpose  to  fulfill. 

2.  Now  may  they  prosper  in  the  Lord, 
While  he  his  blessings  will  affcrd ; 
Adorn'd  with  graces  from  above, 

Of  patience,  union,  peace  and  love. 

3.  And  by  their  walk  may  ever  show 
They  seek  no  treasure  here  below ; 
But  in  their  weakness  ever  try 

To  lay  them  safely  up  on  high. 


144  MINISTRY. 

4.  Unto  the  Lord,  oh  may  they  be 
Resign 'd  in  loving  harmony. 
Oh  may  they  never  turn  away, 
And  from  the  path  of  virtue  stray. 


MINISTRY. 

129.  886, 886. 

ELECTION    FOR    MINISTERS. 

IN  thee,  great  God !  we  do  confide, 
That  for  thy  church  thou  wilt  provide 
As  in  the  days  of  old ; 
For  lo  !  we  stand  in  pressing  need 
Of  servants  that  should  sow  thy  seed, 
And  labor  in  thy  fold. 

2.  Our  votes  we  now  cast  in  thy  name — 
0  grant  that  we  may  choose  the  same 

Thou  hast  thereto  ordain'd ; 
And  give  them  then  a  willing  heart 
Thy  church  to  serve — to  them  impart 

True  faith  and  love  unleign'd. 

3.  But  Lord  we  know  that  they  are  weak, 
And  that  thy  gracious  word  to  speak 


MINISTRY.  145 

They  need  thy  helping  hand  ; 
That  they  with  boldness  may  proclaim 
Thy  holy  truth  to  blind  and  maim, 

According  to  command. 

4.  Unto  thy  care  we  do  commend, 
Oh  Lord  of  hosts  who  will  defend 

The  object  of  thy  love  : 
To  thee  we  owe  our  life  and  breath, 
To  love  and  praise  thee  till  in  death, 

And  praise  thee  e'er  above. 


130,  CM. 

SUPPLICATION    FOR    LABORERS. 

THE  harvest,  Lord,  is  great  indeed, 
But  laborers  are  few  ; 
We  therefore  thy  assistance  need, 
Within  thy  church  below. 

2.  In  thy  omnisciency,  0  Lord, 
Do  thou  for  us  provide 

True  servants  that  shall  preach  thy  word, 
And  o'er  thy  flock  preside. 

3.  To  serve  the  church  with  glowing  zeal, 
And  with  that  fervent  love 

Which  thou  wilt  unto  him  reveal — 
Yea,  from  thy  courts  above. 


146  MORNING   AND   EVENING. 

4.  As  thou  didst  do  to  ancient  Seer — 
With  fire  his  heart  inflame  ; 

That  he  with  boldness — without  fear 
Proclaim  thy  holy  name. 

5.  So  that  by  his  inviting  voice 
Still  many  yet  may  yield, 

In  truth  to  make  this  happy  choice : 
To  labor  in  the  field. 


MORNING  AND  EVENING 
131.  L.  M. 

A   MORNING   HYMN. 

BEHOLD  how  fast  our  time  doth  fleet, 
Both  night  and  day,  awake  or  sleep  ; 
In  sleeping  imitate  we  death,         ^ 
All  signs  of  life  are  drawing  breath. 

2.  Oh  Lord,  since  thou  hast  help'd  us  rise, 
Receive  our  morning  sacrifice  ; 
Our  will  is  all  that  we  can  give, 
Unto  thy  glory  help  us  live. 


MORNING  AND  EVENING.    141 

132.  0.  M. 

A    MORNING    HYMN. 

WHEN  we  with  health  and  life  were 
bless'd, 
Had  closed  our  weary  eyes, 
God  did  secure  unto  us  rest, 
And  gave  us  strength  to  rise. 

2.  The  works  of  God  all  good  have  been, 
E'er  since  the  days  of  old  ; 

And  glorious  works  are  yet  unseen 
Which  he  will  still  unfold. 

3.  And  after  the  long  sleep  of  death, 
God  from  his  glor'ous  throne 

Will  wake  us  up  and  give  us  breath, 
And  raise  us  from  the  tomb. 

4.  We  therefore  now  do  praise  the  Lord, 
0  Lord  do  give  us  pow'r, 

By  which  we  may  obey  thy  word,  . 
Until  the  dying  hour. 

5.  And  when  th'  appointed  time  has  come 
And  having  run  our  race, 

Receive  us  in  thy  happy  home, 
Through  thy  redeeming  grace. 


148         MORNING   AND    EVENING. 

133.  L.  M. 

MORXING    HYMN. 

TTTHILE  night's  black  curtain  veil'd  the 

And  darkness  shrouded  all  beneath  ; 
Whilst  man,  inclin'd  to  soar  on  high, 
Lay  senseless — imitating  death ; 

2.  Whilst  pestilence  in  darkness  walk'd, 
And  fearful  terrors  of  the  night, 

The  angel  of  destruction  watch'd, 

With  hands  uprais'd  prepared  to  smite. 

3.  But  thou,  with  whom  darkness  is  light. 
And  night,  is  even  as  the  day, 

Watch'd  over  us,  and  by  thy  might 
The  pow'rful  hand  of  death  didst  stay. 

4.  We  therefore  praise  thy  holy  name, 
Thy  wisdom,  power,  and  thy  might ; 

We  thank  thee  who  in  mercy  came  • 
And  sav'd  us  from  the  pow'r  of  night. 

5.  Accept  the  weak,  imperfect  lays 
Which  feeble  worms  to  thee  would  bring  ; 

And  in  us  do  perfect  thy  praise, 
That  we  thy  glory  e'er  may  sing. 


MORNING   AND   EVENING.         149 

134.  C.  M. 

EVENING    HYMN. 

HOW  many  souls  have  pass'd  this  day 
To  their  eternal  home, 
And  many  more  shall  pass  away 
Before  another  dawn. 

2.  Yes,  many  now  in  healthful  bloom, 
Both  vigorous  and  gay, 

Before  this  gloomy  night  hath  flown 
Shall  hence  have  pass'd  away. 

3.  And  doubtless  many  with  a  heart 
Inflamed  with  sin  and  pride, 

Shall,  ere  another  day,  depart 
On  death's  dark,  chilling  tide. 

4.  Oh,  therefore,  let  us  now  embrace 
This  time  wherein  we  may 

Receive  the  proffered  gift  of  grace, 
In  this  accepted  day  ; 

5.  That,  when  this  eve  of  life  draws  nigh, 
We  may  rejoice  in  hope, 

That  Christ  the  portals  of  the  sky 
Unto  us  soon  will  ope. 


150  MORNING   AND   EVENING. 

135.  S.M. 


EVENING    HYMN. 

THE  day  is  gone  and  past, 
And  night  has  taken  place ; 
Thus  is  our  time  here  fleeting  fast 
Soon  we  have  run  our  race. 

2.  As  we  ourselves  undress, 
And  lay  our  garments  down, 

So  death  will  all  men  dispossess, 
E'en  if  they  wear  a  crown. 

3.  In  thee,  0  Lord,  we  seek 
Protection  night  and  day  ; 

Indeed  we  know  that  we  are  weak  ; 
This  causes  us  to  pray. 

4.  Oh  when  our  rested  eyes 
Again  behold  the  light, 

Give  thou  us  strength  and  help  to  rise 
From  slumbers  of  the  night. 

4.  And  when  we've  run  our  race, 

Oh  may  we  enter  rest, 
There  to  inherit  through  thy  grace, 

The  promise  of  the  bless'd. 


MORNING   AND    EVENING.  151 

136.  L.  M. 

EVENING    HYMN. 

THE  sun  has  set— the  day  is  past  — 
Our  life-time  here  is  spending  fast  ; 
Soon  will  the  day  of  life  be  o'er  ; 
Then  trials  we  shall  have  no  more. 

2.  We  humbly  ask  refreshing  sleep — ■ 
i  Do  thou  us,  Lord,  in  safety  keep — 

And  when  we  here  do  wake  again, 
Help  us  that  we  in  love  remain. 

3.  0  !  help  that  we  may  run  our  race, 
In  this  accepted  day  of  grace  — 
Walk  worthy  of  thy  holy  name, 

By  which  we  shall  thy  praise  proclaim. 

4.  May  our  affections  soar  on  high, 
That  when  the  night  of  death  draws  nigh 
We  have  a  hope  to  enter  rest, 

And  reign  triumphant  with  the  blest. 


152 


NEW  YEAR. 
137.  L.  M. 

NEW  YEAR. 

OLORD  !  for  all  thy  goodness  shown, 
With  grateful  hearts  thy  praise  we  own 
Since  by  thy  wisdom,  love  and  care, 
Us  didst  preserve  another  year. 

2.  With  health  and  vigor  thou  didst  bless, 
That  we  thy  goodness  could  possess  ; 
Yea  all  our  wants  thou  didst  supply  ; 
Should  we  not  praise  thy  name  on  high ! 

3.  Help,  Lord,  that  we  in  this  new  year 
Shall  praise  thy  name  and  it  revere, 

A  nd  in  thy  blessed  truth  confide — 
Our  souls  with  perfect  gifts  provide. 

4.  For  lo  !  our  time  is  fleeting  fast — 
Another  year  is  gone  and  past ; 

.A  nd  may  another  new  year's  dawn 
Not  find  our  precious  spirit  flown  ? 

5 .  Therefore,  while  in  this  day  of  grace, 
Oh  may  we  walk  in  wisdom's  ways  ; 

A  nd  in  that  true  and  heav'nly  fear, 
Devote  to  God  this  present  year. 


153 


PARTING. 
138.  S.  M. 

PARTING  HYMN. 

ASSEMBLED  we  have  been, 
To  worship  our  blest  Lord ; 
But,  brethren,  we  must  part  again, 
According  to  his  word. 

2.  Our  love  has  been  complete, 
Toward  each  other  kind, 

Our  blest  communion  has  been  sweet, 
The  thought  0  may  it  bind, 

3.  Our  kindred  souls  in  one, 
That  we  may  never  part ; 

But  in  the  Spirit,  God  and  Son, 
Be  one  of  mind  and  heart. 

4.  That  though  we  distant  be. 
Far  from  each  other  dear, 

May  in  the  spirit  feel,  that  we 
Are  to  each  other  near. 

5.  And  when  the  time  draws  nigh 
Of  our  sojourning  here, 

That  in  this  union  we  on  high 
May  with  the  saints  appear* 


154 

PARTING. 

139. 

lis. 

PARTING. 

~\TOW  parting,  dear  brethren,  may  each 

-LN      one  accord, 

And  walk  in  that  union  prescrib'd  by  the 

Lord; 
"Whose  death  we  have  ponder'd  with  wonder 

and  love, 
And  pray'd  for  his  spirit'al  aid  from  above. 

2.  0  !  may  we  all  labor  and  faithful  remain, 
In  view  of  the  vow  to  the  Lamb  that  was 

slain  ; 
To  whom  we  submitted  both  body  and  soul, 
That  he  by  his  spirit  the  same  should  con- 
trol. 

3.  But  well  may  it  be  'ere  we  meet  here 

again  ; 
That  some  of  the  number  no  more  shall  con- 
vene ; 
0  !  may  we  tljen  struggle  in  Jesus  to  die, 
And  be  reassembled  in  glory  on  high. 


PARTING.  155 

140.  L.  M. 

PARTING. 

THE  time  has  come  to  part  again — 
0  !  may  we  all  in  love  remain — 
In  love  and  union  complete, 
Till  we  again  in  love  shall  meet. 

2.  Let  us  sincerely  watch  and  pray, 
.While  walkiDg  on  the  narrow  way — 
With  patience  let  us  run  our  race, 
While  yet  we  have  the  day  of  grace. 

.  Should  we  each  other  no  more  see, 
3  his  side  of  long  eternity  ; 
0  let  us  walk  in  Jesus'  love  ; 
Then  shall  we  meet  with  him  above. 


141.  S.  M. 

PARTING  HYMN. 

THE  time  is  drawing  nigh 
When  we  must  part  again  ; 
By  faith  in  Jesus  let  us  try 
In  union  to  remain. 


156  PARTING. 

2.  Love  perfect  is  our  bond, 
Inwhich  we  must  endure, 

In  doctrine  pure  and  perfect,  sound, 
We  always  are  secure. 

3.  The  burden  help  to  bear, 
The  feeble  mind  restore, 

Until  we  pass'd  o'er  Jordan  are, 
And  stand  on  Canaan's  shore. 

4.  The  cloud  of  witnesses, 
The  Spirit  and  the  faith, 

Doth  lead  us  through  this  wilderness, 
Unto  our  resting  place. 

5.  By  faith,  while  in  this  life, 
We  meet  and  part  again  ; 

But  when  in  heaven  we  arrive 
Assembled  we'll  remain. 


142.  S.  M. 

PARTING    HYMN. 

THE  time  is  near  at  hand 
In  which  we  here  must  part, 
But  while  within  the  living  land 
Let  love  dwell  in  each  heart ; 


PARTING.  151 

2.  Still  seeking  things  divine, 
While  on  the  way  we  go 

To  yon  celestial  Palestine, 
Where  milk  and  honey  flow. 

3.  As  pilgrims  oft  partake, 
Yet  they  continue  on, 

Likewise  to  hear  the  word  we  meet, 
While  we  our  race  do  run. 

4.  Thus  we  will  run  our  race, 
According  to  command, 

That  when  we  here  do  end  our  days, 
May  reach  the  promis'd  land. 


143.  L.  M. 

PARTING. 

THE  time  has  come,  we  here  must  part 
May  love  abound  in  ev'ry  heart, 
That  we  united  shall  remain, 
Though  here  we  ne'er  shall  meet  again. 

2.  0  !  may  we  only  meet  above — 
The  dwelling  place  of  peace  and  love ; 
Yea  meet  our  Lord,  and  with  him  be 
Through  that  blest  space  -  eternity. 


158  PARTING. 

3.  While  here  in  life  we  do  remain, 
"We  often  meet  to  part  again ; 

Bnt  those  that  meet  on  Canaan's  shore, 
Shall  meet  in  love,  to  part  no  more. 

4.  Then  may  we  ever  watch  and  pray, 
While  in  this  dang'rous  world  we  stay : 
In  patience  run  — let  love  increase. 
Until  our  race  in  heav'n  will  cease. 

5.  Where  from  our  Lord,  we  shall  obtain 
T  he  heav'nly  prize  -  the  greatest  gain : 
That  glory — that  eternal  rest — 

That  joyful  hope  of  all  the  blest. 


1U.  L.  M. 

A  PARTING  HYMN. 

THY  word,  O  Lord,  is  drink  and  meat ; 
This  bread  of  life  give  us  to  eat ; 
And  when  we  once  more  part  again, 
0  let  thy  word  with  us  remain. 

2.  Lord,  thy  salvation  we  have  found, 
Where  living  waters  do  abound  ; 
This  water,  Lord,  give  us  to  drink, 
That  ne'er  our  souls  might  droop  or  sink. 


PARTING.  159 

3.  O  Lord,  be  with  us  in  our  race, 
While  trav'ling  through  this  wilderness  ; 
Thou  art  our  only  living  rock, 

Do  thou  support  thy  little  flock. 

4.  0  Lord,  great  danger  we  are  in, 
While  in  this  wilderness  of  sin  ; 
But  thou,  the  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep, 
Thy  little  flock  in  safety  keep. 


145.  L.  M. 

TO  PART  AND  MEET  AGAIN. 

UNITED  we  in  love  will  sing, 
Before  we  part,  a  parting  hymn, 
That  parting  we  may  all  remain 
In  love  until  we  meet  again. 

2.  Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 
To  live  in  love  and  one  accord  ; 
That  though  we  distant  far  may  be, 
In  mind  we  shall  assembled  be. 

3.  Affections  let  us  set  on  high, 
In  faith  unto  the  Lord  draw  nigh, 
That  we  may  meet  in  heav'n  above, 
To  dwell  in  everlasting  love. 


160  PARTING. 

146.  L.  M. 

PARTING. 

WHILE  to  our  homes  we  do  repair, 
0  may  this  be  our  constant  care ; 
1  hat  we  walk  pleasing  in  God's  sight, 
And  prove  unto  the  world  a  light. 

2.  Our  life  at  best,  will  soon  be  o'er — 
Who  knows,  before  we  meet  once  more, 
Some  of  our  loved  number  here, 
Will  in  that  other  world  appear. 

3.  Oh !  may  the  Lord  us  guard  each  day, 
And  help  us  all  to  watch  and  pray  ; 
Since  trials  us  do  oft  oppress, 

While  on  the  road  to  happiness. 

4.  Then  may  we  all  be  truly  wise ; 

The  Lord's  commandments  highly  prize ; 
So  that,  when  call'd  from  earth  below, 
We  shall  to  brighter  mansions  go. 

5.  Oh !  ye  dear  friends,  not  yet  prepar'd  : 
Who  Jesus'  love,  have  not  yet  shard  ; 
Take  up  the  cross,  your  sins  forsake, 
And  heavenly  joys  on  earth  partake 


161 


PRAISE. 
147.  L.  M, 

PRAISE  FOR  HEAVENLY  BLESSINGS. 

GIYE  praise  to  God,  enthron'd  on  high, 
Who  chose  us  through  redeeming  love, 
And  with  his  robe  did  glorify 
Us,  new-born  creatures  from  above. 

2.  TIih  glor'ous  robe  of  right'ousness, 
Shall  every  coming  soul  adorn, 

Who  freely  will  his  sins  confess, 
And  o'er  his  dismal  folly  mourn. 

3.  Now  ev'ry  Christian  must  rejoice 
In  his  dear  Lord's  unbounded  grace  ; 

For  which  he  will  with  soul  and  voice, 
Aloud  proclaim  his  worthy  praise  ! 

4.  For  he  hath  chang'd  his  lofty  soul, 
Unto  a  broken,  contrite  heart ; 

Where  he  would  dwell,  and  it  control, 
And  ev'ry  needed  help  impart. 

5.  Oh  holy  church  !  oh  Zion  pure ! 

Thy  loving  Bridegroom  soon  will  come, 
To  make  his  gracious  promise  sure, 
And  ,bring  thee  to  his  blissful  home. 


162  PRAISE. 

148.  L.  M. 

THANKSGIVING. 

OH  Lord,  I  will  not  silent  be, 
In  singing  praises  unto  thee  ; 
My  tongue  shall  ever  thee  confess — 
My  life,  my  light,  my  righteousness. 

2.  For,  Lord,  thou  hast  my  soul  redeem'd. 
From  everl astir  g  death  reclaim'd  ; 

Thy  precious  life  thou  didst  not  spare, 
That  I  might  of  thy  glory  share. 

3.  Me  from  my  slumber  thou  didst  wake, 
The  charms  of  Satan  thou  didst  break ; 
And  from  his  snares  didst  set  me  free, 
That  I  might  live  eternally. 

4.  Oh,  therefore,  how  can  I  refrain 
From  singing  praises  to  thy  name — 
How  can  I  ever  silent  be, 

In  rend'ring  heartfelt  thanks  to  thee  ? 

5.  Ah,  no  !  this  is  my  chief  delight, 
My  anxious  care  by  day  and  night ; 
Likewise  how  I  may  evermore 

Be  faithful  to  thy  sacred  lore.  • 


PRAISE.  163 

6.  Oh,  therefore,  Lord,  give  me  to  know 
How  I  may  serve  thee  here  below; 
How  I  may  praise  thy  name  aright, 
And  honor  thee  by  day  and  night. 


149.  886, 886. 

SELF-SACRIFICE. 

OLORD  of  mercies !  thee  we  owe, 
As  faithful  subjects  here  below, 
A  living  sacrifice ; 
That  we  our  bodies  do  control, 
And  all  the  powers  of  the  soul 
Do  unto  thee  arise. 

2.  Yea,  all  suggestions  of  the  mind, 
"Which  this  vile  nature  feels  inclin'd 

Into  effect  to  bring, 
May  never  us,  in  grace  advance, 
Nor  thy  deserved  prais(  enhance, 

As  Sov'reign,  Lord  and  King. 

3.  Us,  thy  weak  children,  grace  impart 
That  we  may  sway  our  stubborn  heart, 

And  be  transform'd  in  thee  ; 
That  by  renewing  of  the  mind, 
We  thy  acceptable  and  kind 

And  perfect  will  may  see. 


164  PRAISE. 

4.  0 !  may  we  ev'rythought  despise 
That  might  to  proud  elation  rise — 

To  honor  and  renown  ; 
Since  ev'ry  gift  on  man  bestow'd 
Comes  down  from  the  eternal  God, 

Who  claims  them  as  his  own. 


150.  0.  M. 

PRAISE  AND  ADORATION. 

OUR  voices  let  us  gladly  raise, 
To  God  in  heav'n  above  ; 
In  adoration,  love  and  praise, 
To  him,  the  God  of  love. 

2.  What  matchlesss  beauty  meets  our  eyes, 
In  viewing  nature's  face ; 

Our  minds  in  admiration  rise 
To  God — the  God  of  grace. 

3.  Now  let  our  hearts  with  holy  fire 
Of  love  within  us  burn ; 

With  gratitude  our  minds  inspire, 
And  ne'er  to  sin  return. 

4.  For  all  thy  good  we  praise  thee,  Lord  — 
Thy  providence  and  care ; 

Preserve  us,  through  thy  blessed  word, 
From  Satan's  wicked  snare. 


PRAISE.  165 

5.  And  when  on  earth  our  race  is  run ; 

0,  gracious  Lord,  may  we, 
True  heirs  with  thy  eternal  Son, 
Thenceforth,  forever  be. 


51.  L.  M. 

PRAISE   AND    HOPE. 

PEAISE  ye  the  Lord,  his  goodness  praise ; 
In  meekness  let  our  voices  raise, 
And  sing  of  all  his  bount'ous  care, 
Of  which,  poor  mortals,  we  do  share. 

2.  W'e  feel  the  care  God  hath  for  man- 
Should  we  nOt  praise  him  all  we  can  ? 
Extol  his  goodness  far  and  near, 

And  in  our  hearts  that  temple  rear  ? 

3.  A  hope  in  God,  who  would  not  share  ? 
The  fruits  of  love  and  heav'nly  fear ; 

It  bringeth  comfort,  peace  and  joy, 
Of  which  the  soul  shall  never  cloy. 

4.  A  hope,  that  maketh  not  asham'd — 
No  greater  comfort  can  be  nanl'd ; 
Should  we  not  praise  him  for  his  plan, 
Which  he  hath  given  unto  man  ? 


166  PRAISE. 


5.  That  we  should  in  his  kingdom  see, 
And  there  forever  with  him  be ; 
To  dwell  and  reign  with  him  above, 
Partaking  of  his  perfect  love  ! 


152.  L.  M. 

A   HYMN   OF   PRAISE. 

SING  praises  to  the  Lord  on  high- 
All  nations  of  the  earth  draw  nigh, 
To  praise  that  God  who  ever  will 
Us  here  with  food  and  gladness  fill. 

2.  The  heavens  glorify  his  name, 
And  all  on  earth  should  do  the  same  ; 
For  he  is  Lord  of  every  place — 

Of  heav'n,  and  earth,  and  endless  space. 

3.  The  heav'nly  host  do  praises  bring, 
With  notes  of  love,  harmon'ous  sing ; 
The  whole  creation,  dew  and  rain, 
Sing  praises  to  his  holy  name. 

4.  Man,  praise  your  mighty  Maker's  name. 
In  all  you  do  his  praise  proclaim ; 
Praise  him  in  early  morning  light, 

Yea,  praise  him  ever,  day  and  night. 


REDEMPTION.  167 

5.  I  fain  would  praise  thee,  0,  my  God ; 
0  may  I  praise  thee  as  I  should ; 
My  daily  actions,  thought  and  word, 
Should  praise  thee,  0  my  gracious  Lord. 


REDEMPTION. 
153.  7s  &  6a.  * 

THE   STREAM   OF    SALVATION. 

A  STREAM  throughout  this  region, 
With  waters  clear  and  free, 
Onward  is  constant  gliding 
From  land  to  distant  sea, 
"Whose  banks  are  richly  glowing 

With  precious  shining  gems, 
Where  faith  and  hope  are  growing 
On  love's  forgiving  stem. 

2. O'er  earth  it  is  effusing 

A  precious  healing  balm, 
Life  also  is  diffusing 

Among  the  sons  of  men  ; 
Its  peerless  wave  hath  rounded 

Creation's  wide  extent, 
Eternal  death  hath  drowned 

In  all  that  do  repent. 


168  REDEMPTION. 

3.  From  heaven  it  descended, 
Adown  from  Jesus'  throne, 

With  darkness  hath  contended, 
The  pow'rs  of  hell  o'erthrown, 

And  hath  shed  forth  salvation, 
The  captive  did  redeem, 

To  ev'ry  land  and  nation 
Free  pardon  doth  proclaim. 
• 

4.  0  ye  that  have  not  tasted 
Of  this  pure  limpid  stream, 

Bat  whose  desires  feasted 

Upon  some  other  scene, 
Gome  quickly  without  treasure-, 

And  taste  before  you  die, 
Come,  and  with  grateful  pleasure,. 

With  this  request  comply. 

- 
154,  C.  M. 

ATONEMENT. 

OLET  not  Jesus  die  in  vain 
For  you,  poor  mortal  man, 
But  hasten  now  you  soul  reclaim 
Through  the  blood  of  the  Lamb. 


REDEMPTION.  169 

2.  Take  up  your  cross,  yourself  deny, 
Seek  not  the  path  of  fame; 

Your  earthly  members  mortify, 
Despise  reproach  and  shame. 

3.  Fear  not  the  world,  your  Maker  fear, 
Before  him  prostrate  fall; 

Before  this  generation  here 
Confess  him  Lord  of  all. 

4.  And  gird  yourself  with  truth  and  love,. 
In  holiness  mature ; 

Direct  your  mind  to  things  above, 
Which  ever  will  endure ; 

5.  That  you  may  reach  yon  happy  shore, 
Where  shines  eternal  day  ; 

Where  is  a  glor'ous  crown  in  store, 
For  those  that  here  obey, 

6.  And  who  through  Jesus  are  made  free, 
And  him  with  joy  embrace, 

Who  suffer'd  on  the  bloody  tree 
To  save  them  by  free  grace. 


1Y0  REDEMPTION. 

155.  C.  M. 

WE  MUST  RUN  THE  RAGE,  WITH  PATIENCE  BEAR- 
ING  TnE  CROSS. 

WITH  patience  let  us  run  the  race, 
With  fortitude  endure, 
With  anxious  fear  desire  true  grace, 
To  make  our  calling  sure, 

2.  Through  Jesus  Christ,  the  author  of 
Salvation  of  our  souls, 

By  his  unbounded  grace  and  love, 
Which  he  to  us  unfolds. 

3.  He  unto  us  is  wisdom  made, 
And  also  righteousness ; 

Through  him  we  too  are  sanctified, 
By  his  redeeming  grace. 

4.  O  great  Redeemer,  through  thy  blood 
Thou  didst  our  pardon  buy, 

Thou  here  didst  give  thyself  to  God, 
Through  which  we  now  draw  nigh. 

5.  Great  was  the  debt  which  thou  didst  pay, 
Our  souls  to  ransom  free, 

That  we,  in  God's  great  judgment  day, 
Stand  justified  through  thee. 


REDEMPTION.  171 

6.  Then  those  who  here  did  bear  with  joy 

The  cross,  despising  shame 
Shall  songs  of  praise  their  tongues  employ, 

To  glorify  his  name. 


156.  C.  M. 

THE  WATERS  OF  LIFE. 

THE  grace  of  God  with  shining  beams, 
Shines  in  these  lower  parts  ; 
'Tis  one  of  Jesus'  saving  means 
Felt  within  sinners'  hearts, 

2.  "Which  teaches  them  themselves  deny, 
With  all  ungodliness, 

And  to  the  Lord  for  mercy  cry, 
Their  sins  to  him  confess. 

3.  All  who  their  time  do  thus  redeem, 
Partake  of  Jesus'  love, 

Whose  gospel  is  a  living  stream, 
Which  cometh  from  above ; 

4.  Which  living  stream  runs  from  above, 
Flows  in  eternal  life, 

And  is  the  element  of  love 
By  which  the  sick  revive. 


112  REGENERATION. 

5.  This  river  of  salvation  flows 
Abundant,  free  and  clear  ; 

From  heart  to  heart  its  virtue  goes, 
And  purgeth  them  of  fear. 


REGENERATION. 
157,  C.  M. 

THE  NEW  BIRTH. 

TH'  accepted  time,  the  day  of  grace, 
Let  no  one  spend  in  vain, 
Prepare  yourselves  to  run  your  race 
By  being  born  again. 

2.  The  heav'nly  kingdom  you  can't  see, 
Nor  can  you  yet  attain, 

Unless  you  are  from  sin  made  free, 
And  truly  born  again. 

3.  The  first  birth  is  to  sin  inclin'd, 
And  sin  in  it  doth  reign  ; 

In  such  a  state  are  all  mankind 
Which  are  not  born  again. 

4.  Come,  gain  the  vict'ry  o'er  all  thing3 
Which  now  do  hinder  you, 


REGENERATION.  It  3 

As  Abraham  did  o'er  the  kings, 
And  gain  his  blessings  too. 

5.  Bear  witness,  Lord,  with  love  divine, 

And  prove  us  born  again, 
And  like  a  branch  in  the  true  vine, 

Our  love  and  life  sustain. 


158,  L.  M. 

THE    NECESSITY    OF    A    NEW    BIRTH. 

THE  heart  of  man,  oh  how  deprav'd, 
Corruption's  in  his  flesh  engrav'd, 
TV  herefore  if  he  would  life  obtain, 
He  must  of  God  be  born  again. 

2.  He  must  be  fashion'd  after  him 
"Who  was  unspotted,  knew  no  sin  ; 
And  of  his  nature  must  partake, 
The  foes  to  love  and  evil  hate. 

3.  With  meekness  like  him  be  array'd, 
Within  the  soul  his  love  display'd ; 
With  innocence  like  him  be  crown'd, 
Like  him  in  works  of  love  abound. 


IT 4  SPIRITUAL   WARFARE. 

4.  If  all  these  principles  divine 
Do  truly  in  our  hearts  combine ; 
Then  we  can  to  the  truth  attain, 
That  we  of  God  are  born  again. 

5.  In  which  we  children  do  become- 
Joint  heirs  with  God's  beloved  son, 
Unto  that  never-fading  crown, 
Prepar'd  for  all  the  newly  born. 


SPIRITUAL  WARFARE. 
159.  L.  M. 

man's  fall,  restoration  and  warfare. 

MAN'S  fallen  nature's  prone  to  sin, 
Which  him  defil'd  and  made  unclean 
But*n  the  fount  of  Jesus  slain, 
Man  from  his  sin  is  wash'd  again. 

2.  This  innate  sin  to  us  doth  cleave, 
And  quite  o'erwhelming  it  would  pro 
If  Christ,  the  shepherd  of  his  flock, 
Had  not  for  us  the  vict'ry  wrought* 

3.  Through  faith  we  do  the  conquest  win. 
O'er  subtle  world  and  inborn  sin  : 


SPIRITUAL   WARFARE.  175 

It  is  the  weapons  that  shall  fell, 
And  triumph  o'er  the  fiend  of  hell. 

3.  Who  wages  war  each  day  by  day, 
Our  boon  in  Christ  to  take  away  ? 
But  Christ,  who  first  the  victory  won, 
Will  help  us  from  his  mighty  throne. 

4.  Who  will  preserve  love  in  the  heart, 
Till  finally  we  hence  depart ; 

And  then  a  happy  transit  make 
To  yonder  realms  of  blissful  state. 


160.  L.  M. 

THE    SPIRITUAL    CONFLICT. 

WHILE  in  our  wearied  contest  here 
Our  hearts  are  often  fill'd  with  fear 
But  faith,  the  armor  of  the  mind, 
Helps  us,  in  Jesus,  comfort  find. 

2.  When  we,  by  faith  in  Jesus'  light, 
Can  conquer  on,  then  all  is  bright ; 
But  we  may  not  continue  long 
In  chanting  forth  the  victor's  song:. 


176  SPIRITUAL   WARFARE. 

3.  Since  wrestling  here  we  may  not 
To  lasting  joys  of  Paradise  ; 

But  constant  wars  we  here  below 
Must  wage  against  our  wily  foe. 

4.  For  when  one  foe  is  overcome 
That  we  in  measure  feel  at  home, 
Another  quickly  aims  a  dart 

To  penetrate  the  vital  part. 


5.  So  we  will  find  a  daily  strife, 
If  we  would  win  eternal  life ; 
But  faith  in  Jesus  Christ,  our  king, 
Will  us  to  future  glory  bring. 


161.  CM, 

THE    SPIRITUAL   WARFARE. 

WITH  flesh  and  blood  we  wrestle  not, 
Nor  mortally  contend ; 
But  ruling  powers  are  not  our  lot, 
Against  which  we  must  stand. 

2.  Therefore  we  should  ourselves  here  arm, 
With  God's  whole  armor  true  ; 

For  then  our  foes  us  ne'er  can  harm, 
Nor  can  our  souls  undo. 


SUPPLICATION.  ltt 

.  With  truth  about  our  loins  secure, 
With  sword  of  God  in  hand, 
With  righteousness  also  before, 
Ourselves  thus  to  defend. 

4.  Our  feet  prepared  with  gospel  peace, 
To  walk  in  love  always, 

That  all  contention  here  may  cease, 
To  our  Eedeemer's  praise. 

5.  If  thus  equipped  we  then  can  stand, 
And  conquer  all  our  foes  ; 

For  Jesus  is  at  our  right  hand, 
And  will  protect  always. 


SUPPLICATION. 
162.  0.  M. 

THE   LORD'S   PRATER. 

ALMIGHTY  father,  to  us  grant 
Thy  name  may  hallow'd  be ; 
Give  us  the  lamp  and  light  we  want, 
The  heav'nly  path  to  see. 


178  SUPPLICATION. 

2.  Thy  kingdom  come,  yea,  from  above, 
On  all  who  sins  do  flee ; 

Who  guided  are  by  peace  and  love, 
And  ever  cling  to  thee. 

3.  Thy  will  to  do,  we  feel  inclin'd, 
While  on  our  journey  here  ; 

For  having  gain'd  a  heav'nly  mind, 
Thy  will  we  should  revere. 

4.  Our  daily  bread  give  us,  0  Lord, 
That  we  supplied  may  be  ; 

As  from  thy  true  and  living  word, 
We  fain  would  live  to  thee, 

5.  Our  debts,  0  !  father,  do  forgive, 
And  make  us  ever  free 

From  Satan's  wiles,  that  we  may  live 
In  thy  blest  purity. 

6.  As  we  would  strive,  in  weakness  great, 
To  pardon  and  erase 

The  glaring  wrong  and  real  debt, 
In  others  we  can  trace. 

7.  0  !  gracious  father,  us  preserve, 
From  all  that  tempt  us  may; 

From  ev'ry  evil  us  do  save, 
While  in  this  gospel  day. 


SUPPLICATION.  IT  9 


8.  To  thee  belong  in  endless  days, 
The  kingdom  and  the  pow'r  ; 

The  music  of  angelic  praise, 
And  glory  evermore. 


163.  8s  &  7s. 

BEFORE   SERMON. 

BY  thy  grace  thou  hast  permitted 
Us  to  meet  together,  Lord ; 
Mayour  hearts  and  minds  be  fitted, 
To  receive  thy  holy  word. 

2.  May  we  firmly  be  united, 
And  be  of  one  heart  and  mind  ; 

With  thy  spirit  be  provided, 
And  to  every  good  inclin'd. 

3.  Thou  art  holy,  just  and  right'ous ; 
Lord  be  thou  our  help  and  stay — 

Do  thou  also  guard  and  guide  us, 
And  protect  us  night  and  day. 

4.  But  at  times  we  feel  forsaken, 
Press'd  with  sorrow  and  with  care  ; 

Faith  is  weak,  and  courage  shaken, 
Help  us,  Lord,  lest  we  despair ! 


180  SUPPLICATION. 

164,  L.  M. 

SUPPLICATION. 

DEFIL'D  with  sin,  oh  gloomy  plight ! 
My  God,  from  thee  it  shrouded  sight ; 
But  through  thy  Son  we  did  obtain 
Free  access  to  thy  throne  again. 

2.  Help  us  with  joy  thy  truth  embrace ; 
Our  homage,  Lord,  accept  through  grace  ; 
And  our  affections  raise  on  high ; 
That  we  thy  name  may  glorify. 

May  ne'er  thy  love  in  us  grow  cold, 
But  bring  forth  fruit  an  hundred-fold ; 
Thy  gift  by  trading  do  improve, 
Till  thou  art  pleas'd  us  hence  remove. 

Yea,  always  by  thy  cords  of  love, 
Do  draw  us  unto  thee  above ; 
And  when  in  judgment  we  draw  near, 
Thine  image  may  in  us  appear. 


165.  C.  M. 

THIRSTING   FOR    GRACE. 

FOUNTAIN  of  life,  to  thee  we  come, 
For  new  supplies  of  grace ; 
We  do  depend  on  thee  alone, 
For  strength  to  run  our  race. 


SUPPLICATION.  181 

2.  Thy  grace  withdrawn,  what  can  we  do, 
But  sink  to  endless  woe ; 

But  with  thy  grace  the  chosen  few 
Can  on  to  glory  go. 

3.  Then  let  thy  grace  with  us  remain, 
To  fit  us  for  the  skies ; 

To  wash  us  clean  from  ev'ry  stain, 
And  then  to  glory  rise. 

166.  0.  M. 

A  PSALM   OF   DAVID. 45TH  PS. 

MAKE  haste,  0  Lord,  deliver  me, 
Help  me  in  my  great  need; 
Let  me  thy  great  salvation  see, 
My  cause  0  do  thou  plead. 

2.  Let  them  be  quickly  turned  back 
Who  seek  my  soul's  distress ; 

Confound  them  who  do  seek  my  hurt, 
When  I  my  faults  confess. 

3.  Let  their  reward  be  their  own  shame, 
Because  thy  saints  they  scorn  ; 

But  we  will  praise  thy  holy  name, 
Us  comfort  when  we  mourn. 


182  SUPPLICATION. 

4.  Let  those  who  do  seek  thee  rejoice, 
Let  God  be  magnified ; 

In  onr  great  need  hear  thou  our  voice, 
And  do  for  us  provide. 

5.  For  I  am  poor  and  needy  too  ; 
0  come  to  my  relief; 

My  want  of  help  indeed  is  trne, 
Oh  may  I  it  receive. 


167.  7s  &  6s. 

PETITION   FOB   GRACE. 

0  JESUS,  for  thy  mercy 
Unto  thy  throne  I  cry ; 
Incline  thine  ear  unto  me, 

Assist  me  else  I  die ; 
Extend  thy  gracious  pardon, 

Adopt  me  as  thine  heir, 
In  thy  eternal  kingdom 
Thy  mercy  let  me  share. 

2.  For  I  in  great  rebellion, 
Disloyal  was  to  thee, 

Rejected  free  salvation, 
"W  hich  thou  didst  offer  me 


SUPPLICATION.  183 

For  which  I  now  implore  thee, 

0  do  me  not  deny, 
Through  thy  rich  grace  restore  me, 

And  write  my  name  on  high. 

3.  That  I  henceforth  forever 

May  not  depart  from  thee, 
But  constantly  endeavor 

Acceptable  to  be, 
Through  pious  resignation, 

Unto  thy  holy  will, 
Likewise,  through  meek  submission, 

Thy  word  of  truth  fulfill. 


168.  C.  M. 

SUPPLICATION. 

OLORD,  accept  my  humble  praise, 
Accept  my  simple  song  ; 
Accept  my  weak,  imperfect  lays, 
At  thy  eternal  throne. 

2.  'Tis  all,  0  Lord,  that  I  can  give, 

Except  to  yield  my  will  ; 
For  in  my  works  1  do  preceive 

But  imperfection  still. 


184  SUPPLICATION. 

3.  In  all  my  actions,  all  my  ways, 
I  but  corruption  view  ; 

Therefore,  0  Lord,  accept  my  praise, 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

4.  For,  Lord,  my  fallen  nature's  prone 
To  serve  the  prince  of  sin  ; 

Is  ever  striving  to  dethrone 
Thy  image,  heav'nly  King. 

5.  Yet  with  my  mind  I  do  thee  serve, 
Most  loyal,  sov'reign  King, 

And  from  this  let  me  never  swerve, 
In  yielding  unto  sin. 


169.  S.  M. 

ENTREATY. 

OLORD,  do  us  protect 
Beneath  thy  pressing  cross, 
Our  bark  of  hope  do  thou  direct 
These  raging  waves  across. 

2.  Which  on  this  flood  do  roll 

Of  vanity  and  pride, 
And  vainly  strive  to  sink  the  soul 

Beneath  the  swelling  tide. 


SUPPLICATION.  185 


3.  0  suffer  not  our  bark 
To  founder  in  this  sea, 

But  let  it,  like  thy  ancient  ark, 
Ride  o'er  triumphantly. 

4.  To  Canaan's  happy  shore, 
That  there  we  may  rejoice, 

And  thy  eternal  name  adore, 
"With  glad  and  cheerful  voice. 


170  CM. 

DESIRE  FOR   GRACE. 

OLORD !  thy  grace,  let  now  appear, 
To  break  my  stubborn  will ; 
Subdue  my  heart,  and  it  prepare, 
For  further  blessing  still. 

2.  That  being  cleans'd,  it  may  become 
A  house  of  pray'r  and  praise ; 

That  to  thy  high,  exalted  throne, 
Like  incense  sweet,  may  raise. 

3.  Thy  throne  do  thou  establish  high, 
And  there  thy  scepter  sway ; 

That  self  subdued,  may  conquer'd  lie, 
In  thy  victor'ous  way. 


1 86  SITPPLICATION. 

4.  Thy  kingdom  thus  extended  wide 
Let  peace  the  scepter  be ; 

By  love  and  mercy  ever  sway'd, 
May  gain  the  victory. 


171.  6666, 88. 

SUPPLICATION. 

OH,  Lord  to  thee  I'll  fly, 
That  I  may  comfort  find, 
To  thee  my  soul  will  cry, 

Thou  art  a  Savior  kind ; 
A  contrite  heart  and  spirit  meek, 
Lord  not  reject  if  it  is  weak. 

2.  When  hard  temptations  me 
Distress  on  ev'ry  side, 

My  refuge  is  to  thee, 

I  know  thou  canst  provide ; 
For  if  on  earth  no  help  is  found, 
In  thee  it  freely  doth  abound. 

3.  Do  thou  me  here  preserve, 
With  watchfulness  inspire, 

That  I  sincere  in  love 

May  serve  thee  ev'ry  hour ; 
And  when  this  span  of  life  will  close, 
I  may  in  thee,  0  Lord,  repose. 


SUPPLICATION.  187 

172,  C.  M. 

SUPPLICATION. 

OH,  Lord !  withdraw  my  wretched  soul 
From  sin,  reproach  and  shame  ; 
And  on  thy  page  of  life  enrol 
My  most  unworthy  name  ; 

2.  That  as  thy  child  I  may  obey 
The  true  and  sacred  lore, 

And  serve  thee  faithful  night  and  day 
Till  life  here  shall  be  o'er. 

3.  And  when  thou  bid'st  thy  saints  to  rise, 
To  take  them  to  thy  home, 

Let  me  appear  with  them  likewise, 
Around  thy  radiant  throne, 

4.  In  brighter  worlds  above  the  sky, 
On  Canaan's  happy  shore, 

When  every  tear  shall  be  made  dry, 
And  saints  shall  weep  no  more. 


173.  C.  M. 

SUPPLICATION   TO   THE   LORD,    WITH    HOPE. 

0  MAY  thy  grace,  0  God,  attend 
Us  while  we  worship  now ; 
For  on  thy  blessings  we  depend, 
Before  thee  humbly  bow. 


188  SUPPLICATION. 

2.  0  grant  that  we  may  strengthened  be, 
In  faith,  and  hope  and  love, 

And  our  desires  arise  to  thee, 
In  praising  thee  above. 

3.  Grant  wisdom  true  and  knowledge  right, 
To  exercise  our  mind, 

And  in  each  soul  diffuse  thy  light, 
To  make  each  other  kind. 

4.  Enable  us  to  edify 

By  conversation  sweet, 
Through  which  our  hopes  ascend  on  high 
Where  we  do  hope  to  meet 

When  we  have  overcome  and  won 

The  great  and  precious  prize, 
For  which  we  did  with  patience  run, 

And  all  did  sacrifice. 

6.  0  then  true  joy  we  shall  obtain, 

From  Jesus  Christ  on  high, 
Where  we  forever  shall  remain 

In  endless  peace  and  joy. 


SUPPLICATION.  189 

174.  L.  M. 

SUPPLICATION   FOR   GRACE. 

OSOV'REIG-N  Lord,  thy  grace  bestow 
On  us  poor  mortals  here  below  ; 
And  give  us  strength  to  overcome, 
That  we  a  holy  race  may  run. 

2.  Teach  us  sincerely  watch  and  pray, 
And  keep  upon  the  narrow  way  : 
Yea,  be  obedient  to  thy  will, 

And  thus  our  solemn  vows  fulfill. 

3.  0  Lord,  our  hearts  and  souls  prepare, 
And  keep  us  ever  in  thy  care  ; 

Thy  grace  and  blessings  freely  give, 
That  to  thy  glory  we  may  live. 

4.  And  when  we  must  from  hence  depart, 
May  we  have  comfort  in  our  heart ; 
That  we  may  die  in  peace  and  love, 
And  meet  with  all  the  saints  above. 


175.  L.M. 

SUPPLICATION. 

OTHOU  great  source  of  pure  delight, 
Do  thou  our  hearts  with  thee  unite ; 


190  SUPPLICATION. 

And  grant  thy  spirit  from  above, 
To  guide  us  in  thy  paths  of  love. 

2.  Vouchsafe  to  us  true  constancy  ; 
That  we  may  ever  victors  be, 
When  we  through  many  trials  go, 
While  in  this  combat  here  below. 

3.  0  Lord !  preserve  us  to  thy  praise — 
Our  strength  and  shield  in  all  our  ways; 
So  that  temptation's  whelming  flood 
Will  bring  to  view  thy  cleansing  bloo  d. 

4.  0  !  that  we  may  at  last  obtain 

The  crown  of  life,  through  thy  great  name, 
With  saints  in  glory  reign  above, 
In  everlasting  peace  and  love. 


176.  C.  M. 

130th  psalm. 

OUT  of  the  depth  to  thee  I  cry, 
0  Lord  hear  thou  my  voice  : 
I  supplicate  to  thee  on  high, 
0  do  not  me  despise. 


SUPPLICATION.  191 

2.  If  thou  dost  mark  iniquity, 
Who  can  before  thee  stand  ? 

Yet  is  forgiveness  'lone  by  thee, 

0  purify  ray  hand. 

3.  0  Lord,  for  thee  my  soul  doth  wait, 

1  in  thy  promise  hope ; 

Thy  tender  mercies  are  so  great, 
Why  should  my  spirit  droop. 

4.  Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord, 
In  him  redemption  seek, 

Likewise  obey  his  holy  word,         , 
And  sinful  ways  forsake. 


177.  C.  M. 

SUPPLICATION. 

WITH  pity'ng  eyes,  look  down  on  me, 
Thou  Savior  of  the  world  : 
I  seek  alone  relief  in  thee ; 
Oh  !  do  it  not  withhold. 

2.  But  give  me  grace,  and  courage  too, 

In  thee  alone  to  trust  ; 
And  all  my  selfishness  subdue, 

To  yield  to  thy  behest. 


192  TRUE   WISDOM. 

3.  My  stubborn  will,  oh,  help  me  Lord, 
Always  to  overcome ; 

And  live  according  to  thy  word, 
While  I  my  race  do  run. 

4.  My  weakness,  Lord,  is  very  great —  ■. 
.  Besetting  sins  I  see ; 

Which,  help  me  Jesus  to  forsake, 
And  trust  alone  in  Thee. 

5.  And  help  me,  Lord,  a  light  to  be, 
In  all  my  works  and  ways  ; 

That  I  may  always  honor  Thee, 
And  Thee  forever  praise. 

TRUE  WISDOM. 
178.  L.  M. 

THE  PURE  WISDOM  WHICH  IS  FROM  ABOVE. 

THE  wisdom  which  is  from  above 
Is  pure,  it  bringeth  peace  and  love  ; 
And  will  not  in  a  body  dwell, 
Subject  to  sinful  ways  of  hell. 

2.  This  wisdom  doth  with  all  remain 
Who  do  God's  holy  truth  maintain, 
Eemoveth  dark  temptation's  clouds 
With  superstition  and  all  doubts. 


TRUE  WISDOM.  193 

3.  The  wisdom  which  is  from  above 
Is  pure  and  peaceful  like  the  dove  ; 
Its  voice  is  heard  in  gospel  days 
When  souls  rejoice  in  Jesus'  grace. 

4.  'Tis  privy  to  God's  mysteries 
Directs  us  in  the  ways  of  bliss  ; 
Doth  also  true  principles  teach 
Likewise  discerns  the  subtle  speech. 

5.  'Tis  full  of  mercy  and  good  fruits, 
To  other's  needs  it  contributes  ; 

It  teaches  us  to  fear  the  Lord, 
And  how  to  understand  his  word. 

179.  L.  M. 

DIVINE  WISDOM. 

WISDOM,  divine,  where  is  it  found  ? 
Where  is  the  place  it  doth  abound  ? 
The  depth  doth  say,  'tis  not  in  me  — 
'Tis  not  in  me,  responds  the  sea. 

2.  Wisdom  cannot  be  bought  with  gold — 
It  is  more  precious,  manifold  ; 
Yea,  onyx  stones  and  precious  earth, 
Are  far  'neath  its  intrinsic  worth. 


194  TRUE   WISDOM. 

3.  God  only  wise,  for  ever  bless'd, 
Through  antique  ages  it  possessed  ; 
This  wisdom  clearly  he  display'd 

In  all  things  that  on  earth  he  made. 

4.  With  wisdom  he  replenish'd  man, 
In  his  creation's  gracious  plan  ; 
Through  which  his  Maker  he  could  know, 
With  him  commune  on  earth  below. 


5.  But  true  alas !  it  is  to  say, 
They  did  their  Maker  disobey ; 
Through  which  the  god-like  image  lost — 
In  Satan's  dark  domain  were  cast. 

6.  God's  wisdom  did  devise  a  plan, 
For  to  restore  mankind  again, 
Through  Christ,  who  gave  himself  a  price, 
As  man's  atoning  sacrifice.  TXT 

7.  So  wisdom  warns  us  day  by  day 
To  flee  from  sin,  without  delay  ; 
And  when  our  hearts  are  purified. 
God's  wisdom  then  will  there  abide. 


195 


TRUE  ZEAL. 
180.         C.  M. 

TRUE  AND  FALSE  ZEAL  CONTRASTED. 

THE  true  and  heav'nly  flaming  zeal .  «   - 
Within  the  newly-born, 
Is  a  great  power  to  propel 
The  work  of  true  reform. 

2.  But  zeal  that  falsely  bears  the  name 
Is  self  but  in  disguise — ■ 

From  growing  strife  it  is  a  flame 
Which  selfishness  supplies. 

3.  True  zeal  is  fully  satisfied 
When  Jesus'  grace  doth  reign, 

The  false  is  puffed  up  with  pride, 
In  having  glory  vain. 

4.  False  zeal  made  Jerabo'm  divide 
The  house  of  Israel, 

To  keep  them  all  on  his  own  side, 
Rear'd  altars  at  Bethel. 

5.  True  zeal  will  have  the  house  of  God 
A  holy  house  of  prayer  v* 

It  willingly  doth  bear  the  scourge 
If  only  Christ  is  there. 


196 


MISCELLANEOUS. 
181.  CM. 

THE  SCHOOL  OF  CHRIST. 

COME  sinners  to  the  school  of  Christ, 
Be  subject  to  his  will, 
Repent,  believe  and  be  baptiz'd. 
In  school  continue  still. 

2.  If  you  are  dumb,  come  learn  to  speak ; 
If  blind,  come  learn  to  see ; 

If  lame,  be  heal'd  and  learn  to  walk  ; 
If  deaf,  come  learn  to  hear. 

3.  Come,  learn  of  Jesus  ev'ry  part, 
And  learn  this  humble  rule — 

Learn  to  be  meek  and  low  in  heart 
And  still  remain  in  school, 

4.  Till  you  by  true  repentance  learn, 
The  evils  of  your  hearts  \ 

By  spirit  and  by  word  discern, 
How  to  apply  your  parts. 

5.  Then  you  will  learn  by  faith  to  walk, 
And  not  by  carnal  sight ; 


MISCELLANEOUS.  19? 

Of  Jesus'  mercies  learn  to  talk, 
And  hear  it  with  delight. 

6.  Thus  in  Christ's  school  you  shall  be  class'd 
By  his  disciple's  rule 

To  learn  as  long  as  life  doth  last, 
So  long  remain  in  school. 

7.  And  when  you  have  learn'd  all  good  parts 
Your  time  has  come  to  die ; 

And  having  learn'd  and  loving  hearts, 
You  will  remove  on  high. 


182.  S.  M. 

SOLEMNITY  OF  DEATH. 

HOW  solemn  is  the  thought, 
To  suffer  death's  embrace  ; 
When  all  we  see  will  come  to  naught, 
And  vanish  from  our  face. 

2.  Yea  this  must  be  our  share, 
Ere  we  are  gathered  home : 

And  immortality  shall  wear, 
And  unto  glory  come. 


198  MISCELLANEOUS. 

3.  Oh,  Lord,  we  still  are  weak, 
Fail  oft  before  thy  face  ; 

We  must  in  humble  accents  seek 
Thy  free  abounding  grace. 


4.  Do  thou  in  mercy  hear 

Our  wants,  which  we  make  known ; 
0 !  let  thy  quick'ning  love  appear 

From  out  thy  gracious  throne. 

183  L.  M. 

137th  psalm. 

LO  by  the  stream  of  Babylon, 
We  captives  did  lament  and  mourn ; 
For  Zion's  sake  in  sorrow  we 
Our  harps  hung  on  the  willow  tree. 

2.  But  those  who  led  us  far  astray 
Would  have  us  always  captive  stay  ; 
From  Zion  far  they  led  us  forth, 
Requir'd  us  yet  to  be  in  mirth. 

3.  Of  Zion  they  requir'd  a  song, 
As  though  we  did  to  them  belong ; 
Jerusalem,  let  not  my  hand 

Play  on  the  harp  in  this  strange  land. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  199 

4.  How  shall  we  sing  the  holy  song, 
To  comfort  people  who  do  wrong  ? 

To  my  mouth's  roof  my  tongue  let  cleave^ 
If  I  their  sins  do  not  reprove. 

5.  Remember  thou  thy  children,  Lord, 
Help  them  t'  obey  thy. holy  word  ; 
Help  them  to  find  salvation  true, 
Thy  temple  build,  their  hearts  renew. 

6.  Grant  us  thy  spirit. from  on  high, 
Let  us  religion  pure  enjoy, 

To  worship  thee  in  spir't  and  truth, 
0  help  us  errors  to  refuse. 

184.  L.H. 

GOD  OUR  ONLY  DELIGHT. 

MY  mind  to  warmer  thoughts  give  place, 
And  all  thy  barren  ones  erase ,; 
Let  peace  and  love  be  'lone  thy  theme, 
Thy  wand'rings  far  in  heaven  serene. 

2.  Let  transient  thoughts  not  thee  engage, 
Nor  things  that  fade  away  with  age  ; 
But  let  the  Lord  who  dwells  on  high 
Be  thy  re'l  love,  thine  only  joy. 


200  MISCELLANEOUS. 

3.  His  promises  let  ever  be 
A  source  of  comfort  unto  thee ; 
0  let  them  be  thy  chief  delight, 
Thy  meditation  day  and  night. 

185.  L.  M 

CONFESSION  OF    CHRIST. 

0  JESUS,  thee  I  will  confess, 
Thou  art  my  life  and  righteousness ; 
For  thou  hast  pardoned  me  from  sin, 
And  sanctified  my  soul  within. 

2.  Come  saints  and  praise  the  Lord  with  me, 
From  sin  and  death  who  made  us  free. 
And  brought  us  to  the  tree  of  life. 

There  to  partake  the  healing  leaf. 

3.  Behold  he  doth  his  love  unfold, 
As  he  redeems  us  from  the  world  ; 
To  live  in  peace  and  union  here, 
Each  other  true  in  love  forbear. 

4.  Let  us  then  stand  both  sure  and  firm, 
In  love  and  peace  all  things  perform ; 
And  as  the  Lord  doth  us  command, 

To  let  our  love  to  foes  extend. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  201 

5.  For  thus  we  show  whose  sons  we  are, 
If  patiently  all  things  we  bear, 
And  say  yea,  Lord,  thy  will  be  done, 
To  thee  is  due  all  praise  alone. 

186.  C.  M. 

SPIRITUAL   TREASURES. 

OLET  us  lay  our  treasures  up 
In  heav'n,  that  place  of  rest, 
Where  moth  and  rust  do  not  corrupt, 
And  thieves  do  not  infest ; 

2.  But  where  they  ever  do  remain 
Untarnish'd,  and  renew'd 

In  brightness  as  a  burning  flame, 
With  glory  are  bedew'd. 

3.  First  let  us  bow  our  stubborn  will 
Beneath  Christ's  gentle  sway, 

And  not  our  fleshly  lusts  fulfill, 
But  his  commands  obey, 

4.  And  earnest  strive  to  overcome 
Our  fallen  nature  quite, 

That  we  as  nothing  may  become, 
Like  beggars  in  his  sight : 


202  MISCELLANEOUS. 

5.  Beholding  that  we  nought  can  do 
Without  His  holy  aid, 

And  nought  within  but  evil  view, 
When  with  perfection  weigh'd  ; 

6.  Thus  yielding  up  ourselves  to  God, 
Unto  His  holy  will, 

Submitting  to  his  chast'ning  rod, 
And  shunning  every  ill, 

7.  We  most  abundantly  can  gain 
Those  treasurers  rich  and  rare- 
Treasures  that  ever  will  remain — 

Which  Christ  will  with  us  share. 


ALPHABETICAL  INDEX. 


A, 


LccoRr>rNG  to  command,  dear  Lord 28 

A  church  was  establish'd  on  earth  here  below    58 

Alas  !  poor  man,  stop  now  and  think 5 

A  list'ning  ear,  O  come  and  give 59 

All  that  do  in  the  secret  place 65 

Almighty  Father,  kind  and  true 141 

Almighty  Father,  to  us  grant 177 

Assembled  we  have  been 153 

A  stream  throughout  this  region 167 

A  sure  foundation  I  have  found 66 

Awaken  from  your  slumber 6 

Awake,  young  champ'ons  Of  the  cross 7 


B, 


Before  we  do  our  meeting  close 21 

Behold  a  dawning  star  appears 42 

Behold  how  fast  our  time  doth  fleet 146 

Behold  how  pleasant  and  how  good 90 

Behold  my  lifeless,  tiny  form 102 

Behold  the  grave,  Oh  !  dying  man ....  103 

Behold  upon  Mount  Calvary 88 

Behold  upon  Mount  Zion 60 

Benevolence,  the  best  of  parts 51 

Blest  are  the  dead  that  in  the  Lord 104 

Brethren  and  sisters,  let  us  sing 84 

By  thy  grace  thou  hast  permitted 179 


C 


elestial  thoughts,  impulse  divine 126 

Christ  is  the  vine,  wherein  if  we 52 

Come  all  that  are  with  sins  oppress'd 127 

Come  all  who  feel  you  wants....... 6^ 


204  INDEX. 


Comeallye  souls  in  trials  great ^ 68 

Come  all  ye  weary  pilgrims 9 

Come  and  seek  the  Lord  of  glory 128 

Comeburden'd  sinner  in  thy  thrall 10 

Come  mortal  man,  behold  me  now 104 

Come  seek  relief,  thou  troubl'd  soul 69 

Come  sinners  to  the  school  of  Christ 196 

Come  ye  that  love  the  Lord 70 

Come  ye  that  seek  the  Saviour's  grace 129 

Come  ye  that  truly  seek 2? 


D 


ear  children  come  and  help  to  sing 11 

Dear  people  think  on  your  last  doom 105 

Defil'd  with  sin,  oh  gloomy  plight 180 


F 


ainttng  trav'ler,  troubl'd  spirit 171 

Faith  is  a  shield  and  substance  great 94 

Farewell,  Oh!  my  most  beloved. 107 

Fountain  of  life,  to  thee  we  come 180 


G 


ive  praise  to  God,  enthron'd  on  high 161 

Gracious  Lord,.we  come  before  thee 30 

Great  are  the  mercies  of  our  God.; 72 


H. 


Lear  all  ye  sons  of  Adam's  race 37 

He  now  from  supper  did  rise  up.... 99 

He's  gone,  he's  gone,  his  work  is  done 108 

Hope  is  an  anchor  for  my  soul 95 

How  many  souls  have  passed  this  day 149 

How  pleasant  thus  it  is  to  see 101 

How  solemn  is  the  thought 197 

How  solemn  'tis  to  think  of  death 109 


1  am  a  valiant  pilgrim. 73 

Immanuel,  thy  welcome  birth..,,,.,,,,,.........,,,    44 


INDEX.  205 


In  hope  we  now  together  meet 81 

In  prospect  of  future  delight 47 

\In  thee,  great  God,  we  ao  confide 144 

rvfi  found  the  great  salvation  stream 137 


ehovah  speaks,  who  would  not  hear..,. :   18 


J 

JLet  praise  and  thanks  our  lips  escape 22 

Let  thy  blessing,  Lord,  be  with  us 32 

Lo!  by  the  stream  of  Babylon 198 

Lord  bless  thy  word,  this  day  declar'd 23 

Lord  give  an  understanding  heart 24 

Lord  in  thy  holy  name  we  meet 33 

Lord  We  together  now  have  come 34 

Love  is  of  God,  for  God  is  love 138 


1VL 


ake  haste,  O  Lord,  deliver  me , 181 

Man's  fallen  nature's  prone  to  sin 174 

Mortal  man  what  is  your  station llo 

My  mind  to  warmer  thoughts  give  place 1% 

My  soul  survey  the  'mazing  sight 85 


R 


lo  lasting  joys  for  me  can  yield 96 

Now  bleeding  hearts  surround  the  bier........  Ill 

Now  in  our  Saviour's  blessed  name 86 

Now  parting,  dear  brethren,  may  each  one 

accord 154 

Now  ris'n  with  Christ,  O  seek  those  things..    54 


0 


h  blessed  child  whose  soul  hath  fled...: 112 

Oh  blessed  infant,  thou  art  gone 113 

Oh  great  Redeemer,  Prince  of  peace 19 

Oh  happy  infant,  gone  to  rest 114 

Oh  help  us,  Lord,  to  worship  thee 34 


206  INDEX. 


Oh, . J esus,  canst  thou  pardon  men 74 

Oh  Lord,  accordingto  command.......-, 142 

Oh  Lord,  for  all  thv  goodness  shown 152 

Oh  Lord,  I  will  not  silent  be 162- 

Oh  Lord  of  mercies,  thee  we  owe 163 

Oh  Lord,  thy  grace  let  now  appear 185 

Oh  Lord,  upon  Mount  Calvary .'......    88 

Oh  Lord,  withdraw  my  wretched  soul 187 

Oh  Providence,  to  thee  we  owe 124 

Oh  troubled  soul,  to  God  alone 75 

Oh  why  in  grief,  oh  why  in  pain 76 

O  how  fain  would  I  go 48 

O  Jesus,  for  thy  mercy 182 

O  Jesus,  thee  I  will  confess 200 

O  let  not  Jesus  die  in  vain 168 

O  let  us  lay  our  treasures  up 201 

O  Lord,  accept  my  humble  praise 183 

O  Lord,  do  us  protect 184 

O  Lord,  thy  word  the  heav'nly  seed 27 

O  Lord,  to  thee  TU  fly 166 

Oman,  remember  thou  must  die 115 

O  may  this  day  thy  blessing,  Lord 35 

O  may  thy  grace,  O  God,  attend 187 

O  mortal  man,  behold :...    12 

O  my  dear  friends,  do  warning  take 14 

O  resting  place !  for  thee  I  long 49 

O  sinner,  come  and  Jesus  see 130 

O  sinners,  come,  and  hear  me  tell 131 

OSov'reign  Lord  and  heav'nly  King 125 

O  Sov'reign  Lord,  thy  grace  bestow 189 

O  thou  great  source  of  pure  delight 189 

Our  imperfections,  Lord,  reveal 26 

Our  inmost  thanks  arise 25 

Out  of  the  depth  to  thee  I  cry 19u 

Our  voices  let  us  gladly  raise 164 


P 


raise  ye  the  Lord,  his  goodness  praise....  165 


ind:ex.  20? 


ansom'd  souls  in  silence  ponder 89 


R 

Oalvation's  boon,  through  faith  secur'd 97 

Since  man  his  will  to  sin  did  yield 116 

Sing  praises  to  the  Lord  on  high 166 

Soon  shall  this  mighty  fabric  fall 135 

Sweet  friendship's  tie  is  broke  again 117 

I  h' accepted  time,  the  day  of  grace 172 

The  ark  a  figure  is,  indeed 38 

The  birth  of  King  Immanuel 44 

The  call  did  come,  I  hence  should  go 118 

The  church  of  Christ  that's  here  below 61 

The  day  is  gone  and  past 150 

The  gift  of  grace,  who  will  refuse 14 

The  grace  of  God  with  shining  beams 171 

The  harvest,  Lord,  is  great,  indeed 145 

The  heart  of  man,  oh,  how  deprav'd 173 

The  heave'nly  host  in  word*  of  praise 46 

The  Lord  doth  Gospel  joys  compare 63 

The  Lord  hath  call'd  odr  brother  hence 119 

The  Lord  is  worthy  of  all  praise 20 

The  mighty  Lord,  lo  !  now  descends 136 

The  sons  of  charity  possess 53 

The  sun  has  set,  the  day  is  past 151 

The  time  has  come  to  part  again 155 

The  time  has  come,  we  here  must  part. 157 

The  time  is  drawing  nigh.: 155 

The  time  is  flying  rapid  on 50 

The  time  is  near  at  hand 156 

The'.true  and  heavnly  flaming  zeal 195 

The  way  of  life  in  Christ  doth  lead 91 

The  way  of  truth  in  faith  I'll  tread 92 

The  wisdom  which  is  from  above 192 

There  is  a  land  of  peace  and  rest.... 77 

There  is  a  time  wherein  to  tell 15 


kited  we  in  love  will  sing ..  159 


208  INDEX. 


This  happy  lot,  indeed,  is  mine 98 

This  pair  this  day  have  joined  their  hands..  143 

Thou  Fountain  of  all  holiness 27 

Thy  presence.  Lord,  we  humbly  seek 36 

Thy  word,  O  Lord,  is  drink  and  meat 158 

To  the  great  supper  we  are  bid 133 

Trust  in  Jesus,  sinner  pardon'd 79 

U 

W  hat  countless  numbers  of  mankind 120 

What  love  beyond  our  mortal  sense 139 

When  we  with  health  and  life  were  blest 147 

W  here  e'er  on  earth  the  saints  do  meet 64 

While  in  our  varied  contest  here... 175 

While  night's  black  curtain  veil'd  the  sky...  148 

While  to  our  homes  we  do  repair 160 

While  trav'llng  on  the  narrow  way.... 57 

W  by  travel  on  without  a  hope ...  121 

Why  yet  refuse  the  path  to  choose 17 

Wisdom  divine,  where  is  it  found 193 

With  a  true  heart  let  us  draw  near „ 134 

With  closed  doors  in  fear  of  men 80 

With  flesh  and  blood  we  wrestle  not 170 

With  grateful  hearts  now  may  we  bring 39 

With  patience  let  us  run  the  race 171 

With  pity'ng  eyes  look  down  on  me 196 


Y 


e  chosen  royal  nation 81 

Ye  kindred  friends  and  neighbors  dear 122 

Ye  ransom'd  souls  from  guilt  and  shame 41 

Ye  who  in  health  and  strength  excel 123 

You  little  flock,ye  chosen  few 82 

your  hearts,  oh  lei  not  troubled  be.,, ,„„    83 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


ADMONITION. 


Alas,  poor  man,  stop  now  and  think 5 

Awaken  from  your  slumbers.... : 6 

Awake,  young  champ'ons  of  the  cross.... 7 

Come  all  ye  weary  pilgrims. 9 

Come  burden'd  sinner  in  thy  thrall 10 

Dear  children  come  and  help  to  sing 11 

O  mortal  man  behold , 12 

O  my  dear  friends,  do  warning  take 14 

The  gift  of  grace,  who  will  refuse 14 

There  is  a  time  wherein  to  tell 15 

Why  yet  refuse  the  path  to  choose 17 

ADORATION. 

Jehovah  speaks,  who  would  not  hear. 18 

Oh  great  Redeemer,  Prince  of  Peace 19 

The  Lord  is  worthy  of  all  praise 20 

AFTER  SERMON. 

Before  we  do  our  meeting  close 21 

Let  praise  and  thanks  our  lips  escape 22 

Lord,  bless  thy  word  this  dav  declar'd 23 

Lord  giye  an  understanding  heart ,...».... 24 


210  INDEX. 


O  Lord,  thv  word,  theheav'nly  seed 27 

Our  imperfections  Lord  reveal 26 

Our  inmost  thanks  arise 25 

Thou  Fountain  of  all  holiness 27 

BEFORE   SERMON. 

According  to  command,  dear  Lord 28 

Come  ye  that  truly  seek 29 

Gracious  Lord,  we  come  before  thee..... 30 

In  hope  we  now  together  meet 31 

Let  thy  blessing,  Lord,  be  with  us 32 

Lord,  in  thy  holy  name  we  meet 33 

Lord,  we  together  now  have  come 34 

O  help  us,  Lord,  to  worship  thee 34 

O  may  this  day  thy  blessing,  Lord 35 

Thy  presence,  Lord,  we  humbly  seek 36 

BAPTISM. 

Hear,  all  ye  sons  of  Adam's  race 37 

The  ark  a  figure  is  indeed .•. 38 

"With  grateful  hearts  now  may  we  bring 39 

Teransom'd  souls,  from  guilt  and  shame ..41 

BIRTH  OF  CHRIST. 

Behold,  a  dawning  star  appears 42 

Immanuel,  thv  welcome  birth 44 

The  birth  of  King  Immanuel 44 

The  heav'nly  host,  in  words  of  praise. .....46 

CHRISTIAN'S  DESIRE.  . 

In  prospect  of  future  delight .47 

O  how  fain  would  1  go 48 

O  resting-place,  for  thee  I  long 49 

The  tima  is  flying  rapid  on „ 50 


INDEX.  211 


CHRISTIAN  VIRTUES. 

Benevolence,  the  best  of  parts 51 

Christ  is  the  vine,  wherein  if  we 5'2 

The  sons  of  charity  possess 53 

CHRISTIAN  DUTIES. 

Now  ris'n  with  Christ,  O  seek  those  things 54 

While  trav'ling  on  the  narrow  way 57 

CHURCH  OF  CHRIST. 

A  church  wasestablish'd  on  earth  here  below58 

A  list'ning  ear,  O  come  and  give 59 

Behold,  upon  Mount  Zion 60 

The  Church  of  Christ,  that's  herebelow 61 

The  Lord  doth  gospel  joys  compare 63 

Where  e'er  on  earth  the  saints  do  meet...:....    64 

COMFOR     AND  CONSOLATION. 

All  that  do  mthe  secret  place 65 

A  sure  foundation  I  have  found 66 

Come  all  who  feel  your  wants 67 

Come  all  ve  souls  in  trials  great 68 

Come  seek  relief,  thou  troubl'd  soul 69 

Come  ye  that  lovethe-Lord 70 

Fainting  travl'r,  troubled  spirit 71 

Great  are  the  mercies  of  our  God 72 

lam  a  valiant  pilgrim 73 

O  Jesus,  canst  thou  pardon  me 74 

Oh  troubl'd  soul,  to  God  alone 75 

Oh  why  m  grief,  oh  why  in  pain 76 

There  isaland  of  peaceand  rest 77 

Trust  in  Jesus,  sinner  pardon'd 79 

With  closed  doors,  in  fear  of  men 80 

Ye  chosen  royal  nation „..  „  81 


212  INDEX. 


You  little  flock,  ye  chosen  few 82 

Your  hearts  O  let  not  troubled  he 38 

COMMUNION. 

Brethren  and  sisters,  let  us  sing 84 

My  soul  survey  th'  mazing  sight 85 

Now  in  our  Saviour's  blessed  name 86 

Oh,  Lord,  upon  Mount  Calvary 88 

Bansom'd  souls,  in  silence  ponder.., 89 

COMMUNION  OF  SAINTS. 

Behold  how  pleasant  and  how  good.. 90 

CBOSSOF  CHEIST. 

The  way  of  life  in  Christ  doth  lead... 91 

EXPEBIENCE. 

The  way  of  truth  in  faith  I'll  tread 92 

FAITH  AND  HOPE. 

Faith  is  a  shield  and  substance  great....... 94  • 

Hope  is  an  anchor  for  my  soul 95 

No  lasting  joys  for  me  can  yield „  96 

Salvation's  boon,  through  faith  secur'd 97' 

This  happy  lot  indeed  is  mine 98 

FEET-WASHING. 

He  now  from  supper  did  rise  up 99 

Howpleasant  thus,  it  is  to  see 101 

FUNEBAL. 

Behold  my  lifeless,  tiny  form 102 

Behold  the  grave,  Oh,  dying  man 103 

Blest  are  the  dead,  that  in  the  Lord 104 


INDEX.  213 


Come,  mortal  man,  behold  me  now 104 

Dear  people  think  on  yonr  last  doom 105 

Farewell,  oh,  my  most  beloved 107 

He's  gone,  he's  gone,  his  work  Is  done 108 

How  solemn  'tis  to  think  of  death 109 

Mortal  man,  what  is  your  station 110 

Now  bleeding  hearts  surround  the  bier Ill 

O  blessed  child,  whose  soul  hath  fled 112 

O  blessed  infant,  thou  art  gone 113 

O  happy  infant,  gone  to  rest 114 

O  man  remember  thou  must  die 115 

Since  man  to  sinhis  will  did  yield 116 

Sweet  friendship's  tie  is  broke  again 117 

The  call  did  come,  1  hence  should  go 118 

The  Lord  hath  call'dour  brother  hence 119 

What  countless  numbers  of  mankind 120 

Why  travel  on  without  a  hope 121 

Ye  kindred  friends  and  neighbors  dear 122 

Ye  who  in  health  and  strength  excel 123 

HARVEST. 

O  Providence,  to  thee  we  owe 124 

O  Sovereign  Lord  and  heav'nly  King 125 

HE  A  VENLY  THOUGHTS . 

Celestial  thoughts !  impulse  divine ;12C 

INVITATION. 

Come  all  that  are  with  sins  oppress'd 127 

Come  and  seek  the  Lord  of  glory 128 

Come  ye  that  seek  the  Saviour's  grace 129 

O  sinner  come  and  Jesus  see 130 

O  sinners  come  and  hear  me  tell 131 

To  the  great  supper  ye  are  bid 133 

With  a  true  heart  let  us  draw  near 134 


214  INDEX. 

. 

JUDGMENT. 

Soon  shall  this  mighty  fabric  fall 1S5 

The  mighty  Lord,  To !  now  descends 136 

LOVE  OF  CHRIST. 

I've  found  the  great  salvation  stream 137 

Love  is  of  God,  for  God  is  love 138 

What  love  beyond  our  mortal  sense.. 139 

MATRIMONY. 

Almighty  Father,  kind  and  true 141 

Oh  Lord,  according  to  command 142 

This  pair  this  day  have  joined  their  hands  143 

MINISTRY. 

In  thee,  great  God,  we  do  confide 144 

The  harvest,  Lord,  is  great,  indeed.. 145 

MORNING  AND  EVENING. 

Behold  how  fast  our  time  doth  fleet 146 

How  many  souls  have  pass'd  this  day 149 

The  day  is  gone  and  past 150 

The  sun  is  set,  the  day  is  past 151 

When  we  with  health  and  life  were  blest 147 

While  night's  black  curtain  veiTd  the  sky...  148 

NEW  YEAR. 

.  O  Lord  for  all  thy  goodness  shown 152 

PARTING. 

Assembl'd  we  have  been 158 

Now  parting,  dear  brethren,  may  each  one 

accord „ 154 

The  time  has  come  to  pai*t  again 155 

The  time  has  come,  we  here  must  part 157 


INDEX. 


215 


The  time  is  drawing  nigh..*... 155 

The  time  is  near  at  nand 156 

Thy  word,  O  Lord,  is  drink  and  meat 158 

United  we  in  love  will  sing 159 

While  to  our  homes  we  do  repair 160 

PRAISE. 

Give  praise  to  God,  enthron'n  on  high 161 

O  Lord  I  will  not  silent  be 162 

O  Lord  Of  mercies,  thee  we  owe 163 

Our  voices  let  us  gladly  raise —•  164 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  his  goodness  praise 166 

Sing  praises  to  the  Lord  on  high 166 

PSALMS. 

All  that  do  in  the  secret  place  (Ps.  xci).... 65 

Behold  how  pleasant,  etc.  (133d  Ps) 90 

Lo  by  the  stream  of  Babylon  (137th  Ps) 198 

Make  haste,  O  Lord,  deliver  me  (45th  Ps) 181 

Out  of  the  depth  to  thee  I  cry  (130th  Ps) 190 

REDEMPTION. 

A  stream  throughout  this  region 167 

O  let  not  Jesus  die  in  vain 168 

The  grace  of  God  with  shining  beams 171 

With  patience  let  us  run  the  race 170 

REGENERATION. 

Th' accepted  time,  the  day  of  grace 172 

The  heart  of  man,  O  how  deprav'd 173 

SPIRITUAL  WARFARE. 

Man's  fallen  nature's  prone  to  sin 174 

While  in  our  varied  contest  here- 175 

With  flesh  and  blood  we  wrestle  not 176 


216  INDEX. 


SUPPLICATION. 


Almighy  Father,  to  us  grant 177 

By  thv  grace  thou  hast  permitted 179 

DeflTd  with  sin,  Oh  gloomy  plight 180 

Fountain  of  life,  to  thee  we  come 180 

Make  haste,  oh  Lord,  deliver  me 181 

Oh  Jesus,  for  Lhy  mercy 182. 

O  Lord  accept  my  humble  praise 183 

O  Lord,  do  us  protect 184 

O  Lord,  thy  grace  let  now  appear 185 

O  Lord  f  thee  I'll  fly! i86 

O  Lord  withdraw  my  wretched  soul 187 

O  may  thy  grace,  O  God  attend 187 

O  Sovereign  Lord,  thy  grace  bestow 189 

O  thou  great  source  of  pure  delight 189 

Out  of  the  depth  to  thee  1  cry 190 

With  pity'ng  eyes  look  down  on  me 191 

TBUE  WISDOM. 

The  wisdom  which  is  from  above 192 

Wisdom  divine,  where  is  it  found e 193 

TBUE  ZEAL. 

The  true  and  heav'nly  naming  zeal 195 

MISCELLANEOUS. 

Come  sinners  to  the  school  of  Christ 196 

How  solemn  is  the  thought 197 

My  mind  to  warmer  thoughts  give  place 199 

O  Jesus,  thee  I  will  confess 200 

O  let  us  lay  our  treasures  up 201 


TABLE  OF  PECULIAR  METERS. 


In  prospect  of  future  delight. 

8s  &  7s. 
By  thy  grace  thou  hast  permitted. 
Come  and  seek  the  Lord  of  glory. 
Fainting  trav'ler,  troubl'd  spirit 
Gracious  Lord,  we  come  before  thee 
Let  thy  blessings,  Lord,  be  with  us. 
Mortal  man,  what  is  your  station 
Trust  in  Jesus,  sinner  pardon'd, 

8s  &  7s.  Peculiar. 
Why  yet  refuse  the  path  to  choose. 

lis. 
A  church  was  establish'd  on  earth  here  below. 
Now  parting,  dear  brethren,  may  each  one  ac- 
cord. 

7s&6s. 
A  stream  throughout  this  region. 
Awaken  from  your  slumbers . 
Behold  upon  Mount  Zion 
i  :ome  all  ye  weary  pilgrims. 
I  am  a  valiant  pilgrim. 
O  Jesus,  for  thy  mercy. 
Ye  chosen  royal  nation. 


218  PECULIAR    METERS. 


6886. 8 
Almighty  Father,  kind  and  true. 
Celestial' thoughts,  impulse  divine. 
In  thee,  great  God,  we  do  conti.de. 
Xow  ris'n  with  Christ,  O  seek  those  things. 
O  Lord  of  mercies,  thee  we  owe. 
O  Providence,  to  thee  we  owe 
There  is  a  Ian  I  of  peace  and  rest. 
The  time  is  hying  rapid  on. 

88S8.  7. 
O  sinner  come  and  hear  me  tell. 


O  how  fain  would  I  go. 

6666.  88. 
O  Lord,  to  thee  I'll  fty 

8787.  447. 
Ransom'd  souls,  in  silence  ponder. 

8787.  7788. 
Farewell,  oh  !  my  most  beloved. 

8787.  887. 
The  mighty  Lord,  lo  !  now  descends. 


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glauben  tneijr,  ftcirf  ben  Derftanb,  Dap 
ttn8  betn  nam  roerb  moljl  befanttt. 


$or  unb  mfy  ber  ^rcbtgf.        7 

3.  $i§  rcir  fincjen  tnit  ©ottcS  Ijcer, 
|lilig;  |ei%;  ift  (^ott  ber  prr,  Unb 
id)  au  en  bid)  Don  angefidjt,  3n  ero'ger 
freub  unb  fel'gem  lidjt. 

4.  (Sl)r  feu  bem  $atcr  unbbem  Sofytt, 
6amntt  ijcil'gem  ©eift  in  einem  tljron, 
S)er  beil'gen  ©reoeinigfeit  Set)  lob  unb 
pceij}  in  cmigfeit. 

4.  3M    Sicbfter  Scfu.    (14) 

«}un  ©ott  lob !  eg  ift  twflbradjr,  ©in- 
^gen,  bdten  5  leaven  fyoren  ©ott  f)at 
aQe3  mol)l  gemadjt,  3)riimla0tun8  fein 
£ob  Dermeforen.  Unfer  ©ott  fet)  t)od& 
gepreifet,  3)aj?  er  Wii  fo  mol)l  gefpeifet 

2.  SScnn  ber  firdjenbienft  'ift  au$, 
Unb  ttite  mitgetbeilt  ber  fegen,  ©0  gelnt 
mir  niit  frieb  nad)  tya\\$,  SSanbeln  feirt 
nuf  ©otteS  megen.  ©otteS  ©eift  unS 
ferner  leite,  Unb  un$  afle  tool)!  bereite. 

3.  Unfern  SluSgcmg  fegne  ©ott,  Un- 
fern  ^iugang  gleicber  mapcn,  Scgnt 
unfer    t  0  g  I  i  c^    b  r  0  b,    (&egne 


P        SSor  uub  nad)  ber  ^rebigt 

unfer  tfyun  imb  laffen,  6egne  nnd  mit 
fel'gem  fterben,  Unb  mad}  nnd  311  l)im 
meld  erben. 

5.  2M.  3d)  mill  Don  meiner  W\\)t- 

t&at.  (3) 
$}itn  Ijaben  mit  bed  §erren  SBort  3Bie- 
^Derum  aufd  ncu  get)5rt  $d)  3efu, 
liebfter  feelen-tjort,  ©djenfe  bafc  ed  frudjt- 
bnt  roerb,3)a|}  jebed  l)erg  inerb  aiifgeroech, 
Dad  nod)  im  £d)laf  ber  @ju*oe  ftetfr, 
Unb  fid)  git  bir  befeljre. 

2.  (Stefcbeined^erited  balfnmfrafr,  3n 
ein  jebed  berge  auOlitf  ba$  bod)  luerb  mit 
crnft  gefdjafft,  SSa^re  blip  tn  jebem 
0au$.  Damit  bcin  fitted  gnaDenlid)t 
Die  gro^e  ftnfternijj  gerbrtdjt,  Die  itnjre 
3cit  bebecfet. 

3.  5ld)  $err,  erneure  beine  g'metn 
flange  lieb  nub  einigfeit,  Uno  tilge  bm 
gertrennungd'fcbein,  :£obte  Die  $artl)ei« 
ligfeit ;  fiap  lieb  nnb  bemittl)  t»erufcbcr 


SSor  unb  nod)  ber  -prebigt.        9 

fern,  ;DaJ3  fid)  fit  betnemgcift  alletn  S)eiu 
gauge  g'tnein  oerbinbe. 

6.  9M.    $5it  glaubigS  Ijerg,  fo  bene- 
bet).    (3) 

^guter©ott,  tuirfetinb  am  ort,  SStebu 
^e3  £>aft  befo^ten,  Bit  Dermmmeln  an 
etnem  ort,  Urn  bein  rein  luort  311  le^ren; 
©icb'S  bicnem  biener  in  bcnmunb,  toe® 
er  foil  reben  git  ber  ftttnb,  $lad}  beincni 
rati)  unb  nnllen. 

2,  ©djleuf  aitf  bie  (feifjtfn  and)  gu< 
gleid),  9ftit  anbadjt  branf  git  meifeu, 
SBetdjer  ber  rot  lie  ©otteS  jet),  fccmfelbcn 
balb  git  folgen,  Unb  glaubcn  an  fein'n 
Iieben  fop,  SScldjcr  t'ant  Hon  be§  l)im- 
mel$  tljron,  ben  redden  meg  git  leljren, 

3.  §)a|  man  bitpfcrtig  roerben  foil, 
unb  fid)  git  ©ait  befel)ren,  unb  auf  ben 
glaubeu  tatifen  lal)n,  SBie  SefuS  bat  be- 
fot)len,  urn  ein  glieb  in  feiner  gemetn  3n 


10  $oro  2Bort  ®ottt*. 

toerben  bjer  cutf  erben  ftetn,  imb  folgtn 
feiner  leEjre. 

4.  D  limber,  folge  feiner  leljr,  imb 
t£)U  bid)  311  il)tn  feljren  ;  (Sr  ift  ber  meg 
imb  mid)  bie  tf)i'tr,  £>er  bid)  git  ©ott 
id  ill  fftftren :  Saj*  ab  Don  beincm  l)od}- 
mittfjefmn,  imb  beitge  bid)  in  bemutl)  1 
l)in,  $ln  beineS  Sefn  fitfjen. 

5.  ttnb  t)5re  feiner  letjre  gu,  imb  fol- 
ge ifjr  Don  l)ergen ;  ©0  loirft  bit  finben 
feelenrut),  imb  enb'gcn  pein  imb  fdjmer* 
gen.  $)rnm  fomme  balb  nnb  fditme 
ttid)t,  SSeil  bir  nod)  fdjeint  ba&gnaben- 
lidjt,  ©0  nitnm  ben  ruf  git  Ijergen. 


$om  SSort  ©otteS.  11 


35om  SBort  @ottc8. 

7.  9Rd.    §cut  ift  bo.6  redjte  jubelfeft. 

(8) 

O  $erre  feott !  ©ein  flottlidj  wort  3ft 
^lang  Derbutifelt  blieben,  £8i3  burdj 
beingnab  iifil  iftgefagt,  ^ae^paitluSrjat 
aefd)rieben,  unb  anbere  Slpoftel  tnefjr, 
%\\$  bein'm  gottlidjen  raunbe,  ©eft  ban! 
id)  bir  mit  fteife,  ba$  rpir  ©debet  biefc 
ftimbe. 

2.  $afK$mitmad)t2lrttagiftbrad)t, 
SBie  flarlid)  ift  dor  augen;  2id)  ©ott 
mein  §err,  (Srbarm  bid)  ber'r,  ®ie  bid) 
nod)  je&t  tierleiignen,  Unb  ad)ten  fefyr 
9luf  mcnfdj-eu  leljr,  ©arm  fie  boci)  tier- 
berben,  3)xtnjg  iuort§  nerftanb  SD?nd)  ilj« 
n'n  befanut,  £)aj3  fie  nidjt  emig  ftevbcn. 

3.  3d)  glaube  gar,  2113  ttjen'r  nns 
trjafyr,  SBoi  bie  apoftel  fdjreiben  :     (§1) 


12  S5om  SBort  ©otte«. 

mttB  gefdjeben,  unb  aH'3  uergerjn,  ©era 
Qottlid)  inortfoll  bleiben,  3n  etuigfeit, 
SStir  ee  aitcft  leib  $iel  bart  Dcrftotften 
^ergen,  ftcbr'n  fie  ttidjt  lim,  SBerben  fie 
brum  Seiben  gar  grojien  fdjmergen. 

8.  mi    D  §erre  ©ott  bem  gottUdb. 

(8) 
(Tsein  roort  ift,  $err!  bie  retfjte  lebr, 
***  (gin  lid)t,  bag  unS  crleudjtct ;  @in 
fcrjilb  gu  unfrer  gegcnroefyr;  @'in  tfjau, 
ber  litis  erfeudjtet ;  (fin  ftarfungetranf, 
SSann  roir  un$  fran!  5ln  feel  nub 
mittb  befinben;  ©in  Defied  banb,  §)a$ 
unfre  banb  Wit  beiner  fann  Derbinben. 
2.  ©o  fiicjre  bann  attf  redeem  pfab, 
$urdj  bi|  bein  lidjt,  mid)  blinben ; 
£ajj  mid)  Durd)  betneu  fdjufc  unb  rati) 
©en  fatnn  uberminben;  ®tc  <2uf}igfeit 
laj  aflegeit  $on  beinem  roort  mid) 
fcrjmccfen  ;  Unb  beine  gunft  3n  mir  bie 
brunft  $)er  gegenlieb  ermecfen. 


(S&riftfeft  ©effittfle.  13 

3.  $erleil)  and)  bcincn  guten  geift, 
ber  alleS  ba$  Derfiegle,  SGBorin  bein 
mort  mid)  unterroeijjt,  $)a&  id)  mid) 
brin  bcfpiegle,  Unb  immer  bar  ©U,  waS 
ia)  ttrnr  Unb  luae  id)  bin,  erfenne,  Slit 4 
niemals  mdjv  ^on  beincr  letjr  3n  fi'inb 
imb  irrtpum  rcnne. 

4.  ©ieb  meinem  glauben  ftarf  unb 
frafr,  i)k  alleS  fann  ocllbringen,  $fo« 
mit  buret)  beffen  eigenfdjaft  3d)  ritter- 
iidE>  faun  ringen,  Unb  frcu&  unb  notl), 
3a  gar  ben  tab,  SBiel  licber  lucll  erlet- 
ben,  5113  baft  id)  bier  55om  mort  unb 
bir  ffiid)  iiejj  au$  fleinmutfy  fdjetben. 


©Ijriftfeft  ©cfartflc. 
9.  STOel.    ©ott  bee  #immel$.      (25) 

$M"d)  !  tuaS  Ijatbid)  bod)  beroogen,  $on 
**  be«  &oben  &imtnelS  faal? :,:  2Ba$ 
hat   bid)    fyerabge^ogen   3n  bieS  tiefe 


14  Gljriftfcft  ©ejange. 

jnmmertl)a[?    Scfit  meine   freub  unb 
roonn,  s)#eine3  bergenS  rocrtbe  fron. 

2.  $)cine  grojje  menfcrjenliebe,  SBcl- 
crje  unauSfpredjltd)  tft :,:  Unb  bie  mebr 
alg  oarer  triebe  9(ftacrjten,  bnj  bit  font- 
men  bift :  Sefu,  meine  freub  unb  roonn, 
SfteineS  fyergeng  2C. 

3.  3)  it  bift  imt  Don  ©ott  erfobren, 
©leid)  roie  roir  em  menfdjenfinb  :,:  S)u 
bift  obne  fdnilb  gcboren,  $a)t  begablt 
fur  ttnfre  fftnb  :  Seftt,  meine  freub  unb 
roonn,  9Q?eineS  :c. 

4.  ®u  t)aft  bier)  attS  lieb  ergeben 
gur  itn'3  in  ben  bittern  tob :,:  ®aburd) 
roieberbradit  bag  leben,  Unb  Oerforjnet 
nng  mit  ©ott:  Seftt,  meine  freub  unb 
roonn,  9fteineg  fyergeng  2C. 

5.  §ilf,  bajj  inir  bieg  redjt  bebenfen, 
6d)enfe  bergeng  reMicbfeit :,:  SMr  gum 
opfer  ting  git  fdjenfen,  3a  bie  gauge  lebeng- 
gett :  Sefn,  meine  freub  unD  "roonn, 
t#eihe8  it 


£l)riftfeft  ©efange.  15 


6,  Big  roir  btdj  bereinft  bort  oben, 
3n  beg  Ijoljen  Ijtmmelg  t&ron :,:  SBer- 
bcn  oljn  auftjorcu  loben,  3n  ber  engel 
fiijkm  ton:  3efu,  tneine  freub  unb 
toonn,  Sfteineg  :c. 

10.  2ttel.    £ommt  Ijer  jif.      (6) 

(tt  o  1 1  lob !  bte  Ijod)  genmnfdjte-  gelt, 

^  £>cr  anfang  unfter  feltgfeit  Unb 
imfrer  |ilf  ift  fommen;  ®eg  eto'gen 
StoterS  ero'geg  ftnb  ©id)  mit  ung  men- 
fd)en  nun  uerbinbt,  $at  fleifd)  an  fid) 
genommen. 

2.  Bu  SBetljleljem,  in  §aoibg  ftabt, 
SSie  9J?ic6a  bag  uerfunbigt  l)at,  3ft  er 
etn  tnenfd)  geboren.  £)  gro^eg  l)cil! 
iocir  biefeg  nid)t,  38ftrb  alleg  mag  ge- 
fdjaut  bag  lid)t,  Unb  fcfyauen  foil,  oer- 
loren, 

3.  ©ein  armer  ftanb,  fein  bitrfttg 
fe&n,  93ringt  ung  ben  grofrten  veid)tl)um 
ein,  3n  ifym  finb  \v\x  geboren; 


16  e&riftfeft  ©efangc. 

5lbam  nn§  in  fdjulb  gefctjt,  5111  unfcr 
tyaab  in  gnmb  oerlet>t  ?  (£r  toirb  line 
rootjl  uerforgcn. 

4.  Setjt  nidjt  bte  fd)led)ten  ttnnbeln 
an,  Unb  mae  oerminft  fyie  tabeln  fann  : 
3n  biefer  frippen  enge  3ft  eingefyi'tllt 
oas  Ijeil  ber  melt,  3)er  nntnbevbare  gro* 
Be  &clb,  3)cr  fjerrfd)er  meler  menge. 

5.  $)er  ero'ge®ottf  bes  Waters'  toort, 
3ft  nnfer  bruber,  l)i'tlf  nnb  Ijort,  5luf 
ben  nnr  fidjer  tranen :  tomm  ganje 
melt,  ad)  fomm  t)erbety,  §ier  fannft  bit, 
baj3  ©ott  gndbtg  fett,  2tus  flareu  augen 
fcfyanen. 

11.  Whl  SBarum  foil  id)  mi*.  (43) 
Cgtolid)  foil  mein  l)erje  fpringen,  2>ie- 
W  fer  gcit,  5) a  fitr  frenb  5llle  engel 
fingen;  Sort,  bort,  tote  mit  boUen  cf)o* 
ren  5llle  tuft  halite  ruft :  (S&riftuS  ift 
geboren. 
2.  §ente   gel)t  an$  feiner  fammer 


(Sljriftfeft  ©efcinge.  17 

©otteS  fcelb,  £)er  bie  melt  Slctjt  au$ 
all  cm  jammer ;  ©ott  ttrirb  menfd),  bir, 
menfd),  gu  gutc.  ©otteS  finb  ©a$  tier- 
binbt  ©id)  mit  ttnferm  blute. 

3.  ©ollt  ling  ©ott  mm  fomtett  bdjp- 
fen,  ®er  tins  giebt,  3Ba6  cr  liebt  Uebcr 
alle  maffen  ?  ©ott  giebt,  nnferm  letb 
git  mebren,  ©einen  ©ol)n  5ltt3  bent 
tljrpn  ©einer  macftt  unb  el)ren. 

4.  ©ollte  Don  unS  fet)n  gefebret,  ®er 
fein  retcf)  Unb  gugleid)  ©id)  felbft  unS 
oerebret?  ©oUt  um  ©otteS  ©aim 
nidjt  licben,  £)er  je|t  fommt,  $on  unS 
nimntr,  So3  un8  mill  betrhben. 

o.  §citte  fitr  ben  menfdjen  orben  Um 
fer  betl  $inen  greul,  SKcir  cr  nicljt 
menfd)  tnorben :  §citt  er  luft  git  un- 
fcrm  fdjaben,  (St)  fo  roirb  Unfrc  bi'trb 
@r  nid)t  auf  fid)  laben. 

$'i\m  nimmt  auf  fid),  it>n§  auf  erben 
SSir  getl)an,  ©tebt  fid)  an,  Unfer  lamm 
gli  tnerben :  Unfer  lamm,  bae  fitr  ttnS 


16  (Sljriftftft  ©efdnge. 

fterbet,  Unb  ben  ©ott,  pr  bert  tot. 
©nab  unb  frieD  emnrbet. 

7.  9hm  er  licgt  in  feiner  frtppen, 
Sfcuft  gu  "ft*  9#id>  unb  bid),  (Spridjt 
tnit  ffifen  lippen  :  Saffet  fafyr'n,  o  liebe 
b-ruber!  2Ba3  end)  qualt,  3Ba3  eud) 
fefjlr,  3*  bring  alleS  toieber. 

8.  (Sn  fo  fommt,  unb  laft  un$  lau- 
fen,  ©telit  end)  ein,  ©rap' unb  flein, 
(Silt  mit  graven  Ijaufen  !  £iebt  ben,  ber 
fur  liebe  brenuer,  pijmt  ben  ftern, 
©er  eud).  sern  i*id)t  unb  labfai  gonnet. 

12.  toTct  Sfteinen  Sefutn  Ia&.  (35) 
C|efu3  ift  kr  fdjSnfte  nam  5lQer,  bie 
\J  nom  Ijimmel  fommen,  §ulbreid), 
J>rad)tig,  tugeitbfam,  £)en  ©att  felber 
angenommcn  j  (Seiner  grofien  liebli*- 
feit  glcidjt  fein  name  roctt  unb  breit. 

2.  SefuS  ift  ba§  Ijeil  ber  melt,  9fteine 
argnen  fiir  bte  ffmben,  Scfug  ift  ein 
ftarfer  $ela,  Urifrc  feiitb'  311  fiber  win- 


S&riftfeft  ©efange.  19 

ben,  9So  mir  Sefue  roirb  gefyort,  2Strb 
ber  teufel  balb  gcrftort. 

3.  3efu8  ift  ber  roeifen  ftcin,  £)er 
gefnnbfjeit  giebt  imb  Ieben.  Sefug  t)ilf t 
uon  aller  pem,  §)ie  ben  menfdjen  faun 
umgeben.  £ege  Scfum  unr  itig  tjerg, 
<8o't>erIiert  fid)  oiler  fdjmerg. 

4.  3efn8  ift  mcin  ero'ger  fd)a£,  ttnb 
ein  abgnmb  alles  guten;  SefuS  ift  ein 
frenbenpln^  SBoller  ftijjen  bimmeleflu- 
t&eu ;  3efu8  ift  ein  fitljler  tfyau,  ber  er« 
frifd)ct  felb  unb  nit. 

5.  3efu8  ift  ber  fiijje  brunn,  ®er  bie 
feelen  red)t  erqiticfet;  SefnS  ift  bie 
ero'ge  fonn,  ©eren  ftraljl  un$  gan3  ent- 
jficfet.  5Biflt  bn  frofy  unb  frcubig 
fcun  ?  £af3  il)n  nur  311  bir  litnein. 

6.  3efu8  ift  ber  liebfte  ton,  ©en  mir 
aOe  melt  fnnn  fiugen,  3a  id)  bin  im 
fyhnmel  fdjon,  98euu  id)  Sefum  l)6r' 
erflingcn.  SefnS  ift  mein'S  fterjene 
freub,  2fteine  ero'ge  feligfeit. 


20  (SJriftfeft  ©efange. 

7.  SefuS  ift  mem  fyimmelebrob,  3)aS 
mir  fdjmecft  roie  id)§  begeljre ;  Sr  erljaft 
mid)  fur  bem  tob,  ©tarft  mid),  bn$  id) 
eroig  lebc.  Sucfcr  ift  er  mir  im  numb  ; 
Sftalfam,  roenn  id)  bin  tier ttuitibt. 

8.  Sefus  ift  Der  lebensbanm,  Poller 
eblen  tugenb=frud)te,  SScnn  er  finbt  im 
tjer^en  raum,  SStrb  ba§  unfraiit  gattj 
m  nic^te  j  Allies  gift  nnb  untjeil  it?eid)t, 
PaS  fein  flatten  tuir  erveid)t. 

9.  SefuS  ift  ba$  t)5d)fte  gut  Snbem 
f)immel  unb  auf  erben,  3efu8  name 
mad)t  mir  nuttl),  £>ajj  id)  nidjt  fann 
traurig  roerben.  Sefus  name  foil  aCLein 
Wix  ber  (iebfte  9iame  fetm. 


SteujaljrS  ©efange.  21 

SteujaljrS"  ©efange. 

13.  mi  SfBer  (S&riftum.  (20) 
gger  fid)  im  geift  befdjneibet,  ilnb  aid 
*^  ein  roaljrer'  eft  rift  §>e$  fletfdjeS 
tobtttng  leiber,  $)ie  fo  Jjod)notI)ig  ift, 
I>er  aurb  bem  §eilanbgletd),  ^er'attd) 
befdjnttten  id  or  ben,  Unbtriltin  creu£eS- 
orben,  3n  feinem  gnabenretct). 

2.  SSser  fo  bie3  Sa&r  cm&ebet,  3)er 
folact  §t)rifti  Iel)r;  SfSeit  er  im  geifte 
lebet,  tlnb  nidjt  im  gleifdje  mefjr.  fe 
tft  ein  ©otreS  finb,  SSon  oben  fycr  gebo- 
ren,  £>a$  aUe3,  tnaS  Derloren,  3n  fet- 
nem Sefit  finbt. 

3.  §)od)  roienutfj  bijj  befdjneiben  3nt 
geift,  o  menfd),  gefd)ef)n  I  £>n  ntnjjt  bie 
fi'tnbe  mciben,  SSenn  bit  mint  Sefiim 
fel)n :  3)a3  mtttel  tft  bie  btt(3,  SSoburd) 
$>a§  fteinern  ^eqe  3n  roaljrer  ren  nnb 
fcfymer^e,  3erfntrfd)et  tDerben  muj3. 

4.  5(d)   gieb  git  |old)em  tnerfe,    3n 


9?etijal)r§  (Mange. 


biefcm  neuen  jat)r,  £err  3efu  ?  fraft 
unfc  ftarfe,  £a$  ftct>  balb  offenbar 
3Dettt'  btmmltfcbe  geflralt  3n  tnelen 
taufenb  feelen,  £te  ftch  mtt  btr  t>er* 
mafjlen,  p  3efu !  tbu  e$  balb. 

5.  2lcb  tl)r  uerftotf ten  fiinber !  33e* 
benfet  jafyr  unb  $ett,  3br  abgcnncfynen 
ftnber,  £je  tbr  in  eitelfett  Unb  tooUuft 
$ua,ebratf)t;  54 d) !  fiitjrt  eurf)  @otte$ 
giite  £>od)  etnmal  $u  gemutt)^  Unb 
nebmt  bte  &it  in  acfyt. 

6.  S3efrf)netbet  eure  ber$en,  Unb  faU 
let  @ott  $u  fug,  3n  roabrer  rew  unb 
fdjmerjjen.  (5$  fann  bte  ber$enSbu£, 
Be  gldubtg  nnrb  gefdjeben  £>ae  $a* 
terber^  beroegen,  £a§  man  rctrb  tuelen 
fegen  3n  btejem  jafyre  feben. 

14.  9M.  2Bad)  auf  metn  fyerj.  (19) 
ttj-un  lafjt  ung  gebn  nnb  treten,  !B?tt 
^  jmgen  unb  nut  baten,  3um  fterrn 
ber  unjerm  leben  23tS  Inefyer  fraft  ge* 
geben. 


mu\a\)x$  ©efange.  23 

2.  5Btr  gefyn  babtn  unb  roanbern, 
23on  etnem  jafyr  $um  anbern,  $3tr  it* 
ten  unb  gebetfyen  $om  alten  bt3  $um 
neuen* 

3.  £)urd)  fo  mel  angjt  unb  plagen, 
£)urd)  gtttern  unb  buret)  $agen,  £urd) 
frtea,  unb  groge  fcfyrecfen,  £)ie  aUe  welt 
bebetfen. 

4.  ©xeb  mtr  unb  alien  beneit,  £)te 
(ict)  t>on  t)er$en  fcfynen  Sftad)  bir  unb 
betner  ljulbe,  (£tn  l)er$,  ba$  fid)  gebul* 
te. 

5.  ©prtd)  beaten  mtlben  ©etgen  3u 
alien  unferen  roegen,  £ag  grogen  unb 
aud)  fletnen  £)ie  gnabenfonne  fd)etneu. 

6.  £)ae  alleg  tt>oll|t  bu  gcben,  £5 
meine$  lebenS  leben !  9fttr  unb  ber  d)ris? 
(lemfcfyaare,  3um  fel'gen  neueu  jafyre. 


24  $om  Seiben  nnb  ©terben  3efu. 


33om  fieiben  unb  ©terben  Sefu. 

15.  Wlel  ©iet)  l)ie  bin  id).  (63) 
ggefce  bid),  mem  geift,  etn  roenig, 
^^  Unb  befdjau  bte^  rcnnber  gro$, 
5Cte  bein  ©ott  unb  (5brcnf6nicj  £dngt 
am  creu^e  nacft  unb  blog?  ©cf)au  bte 
liebe,  bte  ttyn  trtebe  3n  bir  auS  be$ 
SSater^  fdjoog. 

2.  £)b  bid)  2>efu$  liebt  t>on  berjen; 
#annft  bu  bier  am  creu£e  feben : 
fettjan)  trie  alle  b6llen*fd)meqeu  3bm 
bt$  in  bte  feele  gebn  :  glucb  unb  jdjre* 
cfen  ityn  bebecfen,  £6re  bod)  fetn  flag* 
gefltSlni. 

3.  ©erne  feel,  son  ©ott  tfcrlafjeu, 
3ft  betrubt  bt$  in  ben  tob  ;  Unb  fetn 
(^tb  bdngrgletcber  magen,  Poller  tt?un* 
ben,  biut  unb  fotb  ;  Me  frdfte,  alle 
fdfte  ($inb  erfd)6pft  in  bodjfter  notl). 

4.  £tg  ftnb  meiner  funben  friidjte, 


SSom  Seiben  unb  <§terben  Scfu.  25 

£5te,  mem  ijeilanb,  dngften  hid) ;  £)te* 
fer  leiben  fdjroer  gen>id)te  ©ollt  $um 
abgrunb  britcfen  md) ;  Dtefe  notben, 
bte  btcf)  tobten,  ©ollt  id)  fublen  eroig* 
ltd). 

5.  £)od)  bit  baft  fur  mid)  bejTeget 
©ititbe,  tob  unb  bollen*macbt;  £)u  baft 
@otte$  redjt  ttergnuget,  6einentt>tUen 
gan$  Dollbradjt ;  Unb  mir  cben  $u  bem 
leben,  £)urd)  bein  (lerben,  babn  ge* 
mad)t. 

6.  $ld),  id)  junbenwurm  ber  erben  ! 
3e(u,  fttrbfl:  bu  mir  $u  gut  ?  6oU  betn 
gcinb  erlcfet  werben  £>urd)  bein  eigen 
ijtr$en$blut  ?  3d)  mu#  fdjroeigen  unb 
mid)  beugen  giir  bie$  unoerbieittc  gut. 

7.  ©eel  unb  leben,  leib  unb  glieber 
®ieb\t  bu  alle  fur  mid)  bin  :  <5ollt  id) 
bir  nid)t  fdjeufen  roieber  2We$,  n>a$  id) 
tiab  unb  bin  ?  3d)  bin  beine  gan$  al* 
leine,  £5tr  wfdjretb  id)  ber$  unb  join. 

8.  £ir  will  id),  buret)  beine  gnabe, 
SBleiben  bi$  in  tob  getreu :  We  leibcu, 


26  $om  Seiben  unb  Sterben  Seftt. 

fdjanb  unb  fdjabe  (Soflen  mid)  nidjt 
madjen  fdjeu  :  Seinen  tvitten  $u  crfiiX^ 
ten,  Hefner  feelen  fpetfe  fet). 

9.  £rdnf  mit  beinem  93lut  mid)  av* 
men,  (£$  gerbridjt  ber  funben  fraft : 
Q*$  fann  balb  mein  l)er$  ewarmen, 
Unbeinneue3  leben  fdjaft:  5ld)  burd)* 
fliege,  ad)  burdjjuge  ^id)  mit  btefem 
lebengfajr. 

10.  3e"^/  burd)  beineS  tobe$  Frdfte, 
fOZid)  in  beincn  tob  binein  ;  Sag  mem 
fieifd)  unb  fein  gefdjdfte  9Hit  bir  ange* 
nagelt  fe^n,  Sag  mein  xviUe  fanft  unb 
fiille  Unb  bie  liebe  roerbe  rein. 

11.  ?ag  in  alien  leibengroegen  Seine 
feiben  fldrfen  mid),  Sag  metn  leiben 
mir  $um  fegen  9ftaa,  gebetben  ftetiglid); 
Sag  mein  ber$e,  and)  im  fd)tner$e,  £>tv 
ne  mattfen  liebe  bid). 

12.  5Bann  mid)  fdjrecfen  meine  ftnt* 
ben,  5Bann  mid)  fatan$  lift  anftd)t, 
5Bann  id)  fraft  nod)  anafcfannftn* 


S3om  £etben  unb  ©terben  3efu.  27 

ben,  3BoK|t  bu  mid)  tterlaflfen  ntdjt. 
£ag  bein  fierben  mir  errcerben  £roft 
tm  fob  unb  im  gerict)t» 

13.  3efu,  nutt  id)  toil!  erqeben 
9ftetnen  geift  in  betne  fyanb ;  ?ag  mid) 
btr  alleine  feben,  23tg  td)  nad)  bem  let* 
bengflanb  23e»  btr  tt>ot)net  in  ber  frone 
£)td)  befdjau  im  ttaterianb. 

16,  9M.  £err  3efu  @I)rijr,  id).  (3) 
O  ©eele !  fdjaue  Sefum  an,  £ier 
^  fannjt  bu  redjt  erfennen,  $[*a$ 
tt)al)re  bemutt)  fyeigen  fann,  Unb  n>a$ 
tt>ir  fanftmutt)  nennen !  dv  |Mt  ftd) 
bir  gum  mufier  bar;  2Bie  3efu$ 
(Sfyrifi  qejmnet  war,  ©o  fcp  bu  aud) 
gejTnneL 

2.  '@r  roar  beg  tqroJ3en  @ottee  (gobn, 
•Der  brunnqueli  after  gitte,  £)od)  fenft 
er  ftd)  Don  feinem  tbron  3u  menfdjli* 
d)eg  gebliite:  (£r  pranqte  mdtfmit 
ber  gerralt,  (&r  gteng  in  armer  fnedjt^ 
gejMt :  (So  fei)  bu  aud)  gcjmnet. 


28  23om  ?etben  unb  ©rerben  Seftt. 

3.  Grr  fab  tie  aange  leben^ett  2luf 
fetne^  SSater^  tinuen,  Unb  fu d)t  in  tie* 
fer  ntebriqfett  £)enfelben  $u  erfiillen  ; 
£iann  alleg,  roag  er  rebt  unb  tfyat,  ©c«» 
fdjab  auf  fetneg  $aterg  ratty :  ©o  fet> 
bu  aud)  gefmner. 

4.  ©etn  gan$e$  tbun  beftanb  barm, 
Dap  er  uug  menfcfyen  biente;  £r  btelt 
4bm  btefeg  Dor  gewinn,  5Bann  unfer 
glutfe  grunte ;  @r  nabm  bte  grogten 
fitnber  an,  £at  aud)  ben  fetnben  gutS 
getban  ;  ©*  fet>  bu  aud)  gejntnet. 

5.  £>a£  bofe  fud)t  er  alfobalb  9D?tt 
gutem  $u  oergelten ;  tylan  borte,  wann 
bte  welt  tbn  fdyafty  3bn  ntemate  nneber 
fd)elten,  (£r  giebt  eg  fetnem  SSater  J)tn. 
©o  janft  tjt  betneg  2>efug  jmn :  ©o 
fct>  bu  aud)  geftnner. 

6.  9?un  feele,  n>ann  ber  bodjmutfy 
Vtd)  3n  btr  geroafttg  reget,  <5o  jtarfe 
ber  briefer  bid),  <&o  ttnrb  ber  fetnb  er* 
leget;  5ld) !  ntmm  bod)  befien  n>ortin 
adrt,  2>amt  er  bat  aHeg  »ol)l  gemacfyt : 
So  fep  bu  and)  gefmnet. 


£>jrer  ©efange.  29 

Dftet  ©efange. 

17.  SKeC.  <£$  ijr  bad  DciL  (3) 
C|br  djrtften  febt,  bag  tt>r  andfegr, 
\J  $Ba3  jtcfy  in  cud)  tton  fiinbeu  Unb 
altem  fauerteta  nod)  rcgr,  9iid)t$  mug 
fTct>  beg  merjr  jtnben ;  Sag  it)r  em  nen* 
er  teta,  tnogt  fcpu,  5E)tr  ungefdnerf  fet) 
unb  rein,  fen  reig,  ber  ©otr  gefalle. 

2.  £a.br  bed)  caranf  gcnciue  ad)t, 
£ag  tbr  end)  n>ot>I  probtret,  $Bte  tbrS 
»or  ®otr  in  allem  macbt,  Unb  enren 
luanbel  fubret  (£tn  rvenig  fanerteta, 
gar  letrf)t  £)en  gan$en  trig  fortan 
bnrd)fd)letd)t,2)ag  er  uurb  ganj. buret)* 
fan  err. 

3.  3»fo  e3  mtt  brn  fitnben  tjt:  3Bo 
eine  r)err|d)eub  bletbet,  X)a  bleibr  aud), 
voa$  $u  jeber  fri|l  3"m  bofen  ferner 
rretbet;  £>a3  £>frerlamm  tm  nenen 
bnnb  (£rforberr  bag  bed  t>ergen^  grunb 
@an$  rem  oon  alicm  roerbc. 


Cfter  ©efdncje, 


4.  2Ber  oftern  balten  trill,  ber  mug 
Qabfy  ntcfyt  uuterlafifen,  Die  bittern 
falgen  tt>at)rer  bug,  (jr  mug  ba$  bofe 
fyaffen ;  Dag  (Sbnjrutf,  unfer  ofter* 
lamm,  ftur  ung  gcfd)la*i  am  creufceS* 
ftamm  3l)n  buret)  fern  blut  rein  mad)e. 

5.  Drum  lagt  un$  mdt)t  tm  fauer* 
tetg  Der  23o3t)eit,  oftern  efien,  9iodj 
auct)  ber  fcfyalfyett  mand)erle^,  Die  fo 
tief  cmgefejfen ;  S3ielmei)r  lagt  uu$  bie 
ofterjett  %m  fugen  teig  ber  lauterfett 
Unb  roafyrtyeit  cfyrtftlid)  baltem 

6.  £err  3efu,  ofterlamm,  Derletl) 
Ung  betne  ojtergaben,  Den  frieben,  unb 
bag  roir  babet  (tin  reiueg  ber$e  baben ! 
@ieb,  bag  in  uug  bein  l>eiltg^  roort 
Der  fitnben  jauertetg.  fyiufort  3e  meljr 
unb  meljr  autffege. 


§immelfaljrt$  ©efattg.        31 

§immefefa!jrt$  ©efang. 

■18.  Wei  £er  100  spfafm.  (12) 
WIS  twrjig  tag  nad)  ofrern  war'n, 
**  Unb  (SfyrijtuS  roollt  gen  fummel 
fafjr'n,  23'fd)teb  er  fern'  jiinger  anf ben 
berg,  SSoUenbt  fyat  er  fein  ami  nnb 
werf. 

2.  <£r  fprad) :  all  btng  erfutfet  jmb, 
£)ie  man  t>on  mtr  gefdjrteben  ftnbt  3n 
?D?ofe  unb  propbeten  lefyr,  2)te  fct>rtft 
itynen  anSlegte  fet>r, 

3.  2!lfo  (fprad)  er)  fyat$  miigen  fejnt, 
£>ag  (Styrtftug  litt  be$  tobeS  pent,  Unb 
mn§t  nrieber  fcom  fob  aufftebn,  £)urd) 
<reu|  nnb  tob  in  fein  reid)  gefyn. 

4.  Snt  fyimmel  ift  mir  all  geroalt 
©eben,  anf  erben  gleidjer  g'ftal'f,  De0 
foHtitjr  meine  $eugen  fepn,  (5old)$ 
tturb  mein  getjl  end)  lefyren  fein. 

5.  (&el)t  bin,  prebtgt  in  ntetnem 
nam'n  SSergebung  ber  fiinb  jebermann, 


32  spftttQftfcft  ©cfdngc. 

Zauft  unb  lefyrt  alle  k>6lfer  gleid),  Unb 
fammelt  mtr  etn  emig  retd). 

6.  5Ber  glaubet  unb  jTd)  taufcn 
lagt,  Derfelb  bte  feti^fett  bat  »ejt; 
$Ber  aber  ntcfyt  glaiibt,  roirb  »er* 
bammt.  ©oldjeg  ber  welt  funb  tfyut 
allfauimt. 

7>  M'3  tt)a$  ibr  ()abt  »on  nur  ge* 
bort,  OWtt  fletg  baffelb  ffe  batten  let>rt ; 
3d)  will  bet)  e.ud)  fe^n  big  ang  enb, 
2Bartet  bt^  ttf)  metn-n  geti?  euct)  fenb. 


SPfingftfeft  ©efange. 

19.  3JM.    3Bof)l  bem,  ber  tn  ©otte$* 
furd)t.     (12) 

QT($  3efu$  gjrtjfai^  ©otteS  ©of)tt, 
**  9flit  fetner  Ietblicf>en  perfbn  Son 
btefer  melt  abfcfjeiben  roollt,  Unb  fpracf) 
$u  femen  jungern  fyolb  ; 


$fingftfeft  ©effingc.  33 

2.  3d)  get)  $u  @otte$  SWajejtat ; 
3l)r  aber  foliet  marten  flat,  ^i^  cud) 
gu»or  t)immlt|d)e  fraft  23eftattge  gur 
ritterfdjaft. 

3.  Die  jitngerglaubten  btefem  wort, 
Slteben  jufammen  an  etn'm  ort,  (£in* 
trddjtig  nad)  ct>rtftlict>er  wettf,  23aten 
gu  @ott  nut  allem  flag. 

4.  9?ad)  oftern  am  fitnfgigften  tag, 
Den  man  ben  pftngjttag  nennen  mag, 
9ieun  tag  nact)  (Styrtftt  fyimmelfatjrt, 
(Srog  btng'  it^n'n  rourben  offenbart. 

5.  De$  morgenS  nm  tie  brttte  (tunc, 
211$  jle  baten  au$  t)er$en$giunb,  Da 
fam  ber  t)eiltg'  @etjl:  tn$  l)au^,  Uiiic 
etn  fturmnnnb  mit  grofkm  braug. 

6.  6ag  anf  etn  jeben  nnter  ttjn'n, 
©ab  alien  etn  redjtfdjaffnen  jmn,  2tu3 
gttreben  ben  grunb  ber  fdjrtft  sJJ2tt  neus 
en  gungen  mttfergtfr. 


34  spfhtgftfcft  ©efattge. 

20.  9DW.     ©ott  be$  I)tmme^.     (25) 

Qonun,  o  fomm,  tu  ©etfl  be$  kben$, 
*+  ^Babrer  ®ott  won  erotgfeit  1  2)et* 
ne  fraft  fci)  mct)t  ttergebentf,  ©te  erfutt 
ung  jeber^ett;  ©o'  nnrb  geift,  unb 
licfyt,  unD  fd)etn,  3«  bem  bunflen  l)er* 
gen  fe*>n. 

2.  @tcb  in  unfer  ber$  unb  ftnnen 
58et6beit,  rath,  »ertfanb  unb  $ud)t, 
£)af?  roir  anberS  nict)t$  begtnnen, 
jDami  roa6  ttur  bcin  rotUe  fucf)t;  £ein 
erfenntntg  rocrbe  grog,  Unb  mad)  un$ 
»on  irrtbum  lo$. 

3.  Beige,  £err,  bie  woblfafyrr^ftege ; 
2lUe$  n>ag.nid)t  redjt  getfyan,  Dftiume 
fcrncr  au$  bem  roege;  (fect)Ied>t  unb 
redjt  feir)  urn  un$  an  i  3Birfe  reu  an 
ftinben  jlatt,  2Bann  ber  fug  geftrau* 
djelt  bat. 

4.  1'ag  un$  ftet^  bein  geugno?  fuf)* 
len,  £ag  rotr  ©otreg  ftnber  flnb,  £>ie 
auf  tfyn  alleine  $ielen,  50ann  fid)  ttottj 


23on  SBuge  nnb  @lau6en.      35 

unb  brangfal  finbt :  £)ann  beg  SSater^ 
liebegrutb  3ft  un£  allen>e,qe  a,ut. 

5.  ftitbr  ung,  ba$  voiv  gu  ihm  treten 
gm;  nut  alter  frenbtqfett :  Wad)  ung 
tttdjttc},  red)t  $u  bdten,  Hub  Dcrtrttt 
ung  alle$ett !  ©o  mirb  unfer  bt'tt  er* 
fyort,  Unb  bte  3ufc>erjtd)t  Dermefyrt. 


SSon  SSu^e  unb  ©lauben. 

21.      9M.  2Ict)  tt>a^  fott.      (35) 

C|efug.nimmt  bte  fitnber  an  !  ®rnm 
\5  fo  mill  id)  ntcbt  Derga.qen,  2Bemt 
mid)  metne  miffetbat  Unb  bte  ftinben 
befria,  plaqen.  ^ritcfet  bag  qemtfjen 
mien',  (£» !  fo  benf  id)  nur  baran, 
5Bag  mir  ©otteg  roort  Derfprtd)t; 
Sefug  ntmmt  bte  fitnber  an. 

2.  3?fug   ntmmt    bte   fitnber   an, 
5Benn  fie  ftd)  gu.  itjm  befefyren,  Unb 


36      $on  SSuge  unb  ©fauben. 

tternebung  ifyrer  funb  9?ur  in  roafyrer 
bug  begefyren.  (Sitnbenlujt,  brum  gute 
nad)t,  3d)  »erfaffe  beine  bafyn,  9fad) 
erfreuet,  bag  id)  fyor ;  3efn$  nimmt 
bie  fitnber  an. 

3.  !>fu$  nimmt  tie  fitnber  an ! 
£)iefem  fyirren  unfrer  feelen  2Bttt  id) 
je£t  nnb  immerbar  5J?id)  $u  trener 
fyanb  empfebfen ;  giifyre  mid)  nad) 
betnem  rati),  S)ag  id)  enMid)  ritfymen 
fann,  $Bie  bn  mid)  tterlorneg  fdjaaf, 
3efu  !  I)  a  ft  genommen  an. 

22.  $M.    D  3efu  (E^rffL  metn'$  le* 
beng  lid)t.    (12) 

<J\u  unbegreiflid)  bod)fte$  gut,  2ln 
^  roelcfcem  flebt  mein  ber$  unb 
mutb,  3d)  bitrft,  o  2ebengqttell !  nad) 
bir:  2ld)  fyilf !  ad)  lauf !  ad)  fommju 
mtr ! 

2.  3d)  bin  ein  fyirfd),  ber  burjtig  ift 
SSon  groger  In'fc :  bu,  3efu !   bijt  $or 


S3ott  S3ugc  unb  ©fauben.      37 

biefen  fytrfd)  etn  feelenrranf.    @rqutcfe 
mid),  bann  td)  bin  franf. 

3.  3d)  fdjre^e  $u  bir  nut  ber  jtimm, 
3cf)  feufoe  and),  o  £err!  fcernimm, 
SSerntmm  e6  bod),  vu  ©nabenquell, 
Unb  iabe  metne  bitrre  feel. 

4.  gin  frifcfceg  roaj]er  fefylet  mir, 
S)erv  3efu !  $eucb,  Sei,d)  nnd)  ttact)  btr; 
iftarf)  bir  ein  tqro§er  burjt  mtcf)  treibt, 
2ld) !  roar  id)' bir  nnr  eintterleibr. 

5.  5Co  bift  bu  benn,  o  33raun\qam  ? 
5Bo  weibejt  tuf  o  ©ottetf  2amm?  3In 
tt>eld)em  brunnlein  rut)ejt  bu?  9fltd) 
biirft,  ad)  lag  mid)  auct)  bant. 

6.  3d)  Fann  nid)t  mefyr,  id)  bin  nt 
fdjroad),  3d)  fdjrepe,  burft  unb  ruf  bir 
nad),  £)er  burft  mug  balb  qefublet 
fet)n,  $)u  bi(t  ja  mein  nnb  id)  bin  bein. 

23.    9M.  2IuS  tiefer  notfc.    (3) 

o  foU  id)  bin,  tt>er  r>elfet  mir? 
3Ber    fitfyret  mid)  gum  leben  ? 


88      23on  SBuge  unb  ©taubert. 

3u  niemanb  fterr !  (d$  nur  $u  bir 
3MI  icb  micb  fret)  begeben.  ^u  bill 
ber  ba$  tterlorne  fudbt;  £u  fegneft 
ba$,  jo  roar  t>erf(ud)t;  §ilf,  Sefu! 
bem  elenben. 

2.  £err !  meine  funben  angjlen 
mid);  ^er  robe^leib  mid)  plager.  D 
£eben£gott  ertarme  tid)  !  SBergieb  mir 
tva$  mid)  naget !  £u  n?eigt  eg  roobl, 
wa$  mir  gebrtd)t ;  3*  tt>etg  eg  aud), 
unb  fag  e©  nid)t :  §ilf  3efu  !  tern  be* 
trubren. 

3.  £u  fprtd)ft :  id)  foil  mid)  fiird)* 
ten  m'cfyt.  £u  rufjt ;  id)  bin  bag  U* 
ben  ;  Trum  ijt  mein  treft  auf  bid)  ge* 
rid)t;  £u  fannft  mtr  alleg  geben  ; 
3m  tobe  fanntf  bu  be#  mir  ftebn,  3n 
notb  alg  ber$oa,  fur  mir  getjn  ;  §itf, 
Sefu !  bem  $erfhirfd)ten. 

4.  53ifi  bu  ber  ar$r,  ber  franfe 
tragt  ?  @rquitfe  mid)  mit  fe.gen  ;  S3i|t 
bu  ber  birr,  ber  fdjroadje  pflegt  ?  5luf 


SBoit  23uge  unb  ©laubcn*      39 

bid)  will  id)  midjlegen:  3d)  bin  ge* 
fdt>rltd>  franf  unb  fdjroad),  £eil'  unb 
tterbinb,  boY  an  tic  flag ;  §ilj>  Sefu! 
bem  $erfd)lagnen* 

5.  3d)  tbue  nid)t,  £err,  tt>a3  id) 
foil !  $Bie  fann  ej  bod)  befte&en  ?  @$ 
briicfet  mid),  bag  weifH  bu  n>ot>f ;  SEBie 
n>itb  e£  enblid)  geben  ?  (£lenber  i^  ! 
wer  wirb  mid)  bod)  (£rlofen  t>on  bem 
tobeSjod)?  3d)  bunfe  @ott  bnrd) 
<§ljri(him. 

24,  9flcL  9?un  banfet  ©ott  son  l)er* 
3en.  (?) 
erft  auf  t^r  menfdjenfinber,  Unb 
net)mf  $u  I)er$en  n>ot>l,  ©pridjt 
©ott  $u  alien  fiinber :  (£in  jeb'r  mid) 
fiird)ten  jolt.  3d)  lag  nicbt  unttergoU 
ten  $ein  fiinb  nod)  mifletfyat,  *li$er 
mir  nid)t  bienen  wollte,  £)er  tyat  bep 
mir  fein  anab. 

%  Wm  ift  nid)t  mein  gefallen,  §)ag 
ber  fiinber  Berberb;  £)aS  aber  fag  id) 


40     SBon  SBuge  unb  ©lauben. 

alien;  £)a£  ein  jeber  fromm  werb. 
SSefefyret  end)  Don  fyergen,  %\)t  ftinber 
aUeg(eid)/5BoUt  it>r  ttermeiben  fdjmer* 
$en,  3"  wir  getm  in  mem  reid). 

3.  3d)  bin  fyeilig  unb  reine,  5Bat)r* 
fyaft,  geredjt  unb  gut,  ©o  will  id)  l)on 
etn  g'meine  £5ie  meinen  roillen  ttmr, 
$ein  junber  will  id)  t)one  2Bot)l  in 
bem  retdje  mem,  SKiemanb  will  id) 
Derfd)onen,  £er  bo$  mug  brauffen 
fepm 

4.  £)aS  nefymet  tt>ol)t$u  l)er$en  Sfyr 
t>6lfer  allgemem,  ©ott  lafk  nid)t  mit 
rtjm  fdjer^en,  #ein  funbr  roirb  felig 
fean,  Sonbern  allein  bie  frommen, 
2)ie  t)alten  feinen  bunb,  SBerben  in 
fein  reid)  f  ommen,  2)ie  bof  n  in  l)5llen* 
grunb, 

25.  9M.    ©oft  wills  madden  1>a$. 
01) 
;o  tfl:  3ffu^/  mein  t>erlangen,  Wlm 
geliebter  £err  unb  freunb  ?  S5$o 


r  f'  Son  S3uge  unb  ®laubem      41 

t(l  er  bann  fyingeflangen,  SSo  mag  er 
$u  ftnben  fe^n  ?  9fleine  feel  tft  fefyr  bes 
trubet,  5)2tt  iriel  funben  abgematt: 
SSo  tfl  SefttS,  ben  fie  Iteben?  25en 
begefyrt  ffe  taQ  nub  nadjt. 

2.  2Id)  td)  ruf  *>or  angffc  unb  fcfymer* 
$en,  2Bo  tfi  bann  mem  Sefug  f)in? 
$etn  rub  -  ift  in  metnem  bergen,  ©o 
lana,  bt^  id)  bet)  tbm  bin.  2Jd)  n>er 
giebtmir  tauben^flugel?  £)agid)fann 
$u  jeber  frtft  gliegen  iiber  berq  unb 
buqel,  ©udjen  roo  mein  3efu$  tji 

3.  (5r  ttertreibet  angft  unb  fd)tner* 
gjn,  (£r  ttertreibet  fiinb  unb  fob,  £)en 
fte  qudlcn  in  bem  ber$en,  £)er  fytlft  p 
bem  au£  ber  notb-  £)arum  will  id) 
ntdjt  nadjfajjen,  SBill  ba  lb  laufen  fytn 
unb  l)er,  2luf  ben  felbern,  auf  ben  ftra* 
gen,  SBill  tt)it  fud)en  mebr  unb  mebr. 

4.  ?iebfter  Sefu  lag  bid)  ffnben,9ttei' 
ne  feele  fcbretjt  in  rntr,  Xtyu  mir  mit 
ben  augen  winfen,  Sag  ffe  etlenbg  femt 


42      $on  23uge  unb  ©lauben. 

bet)  tit.  2ld)  lag  mid)  bie  gnab  erlan* 
gen,  SiUerftebfler  3efu  mem!  Unb 
nimm  metne  feel  gefangen,  ?ag  fie  tm* 
mer  bet)  bir  fet)n. 

5.  2ld)  id)  fterb  t>or  tauter  freuben, 
3d)  ftnb  3efnm,  meinen  fd)a£;  We 
tt>e(tluft  will  id)  meibcn,  23et)  ibm  will 
id)  ftnben  plal3.  9cunmebr  fell  mid) 
nid)t6  befriiben,  58a3  mid)  Dor  betrix* 
bet  bat,  °sd)  will  nid)rg  alS  3efum  lie** 
ben,  £en  mein  feel  gefunben  fyat. 

26.  9M.  2$ie  freuet  fid)  mein.  (15) 
^Jpar  beine  buge  nid)t  Son  einem 
iVf  jabr  jum  anbern,  £>u  roetjU  nid)t, 
wann  bu  inufit  2Ju6  biefer  melt  n>e*g* 
manbern  ;  £u  mu§t  nad)  betnem  tob 
SSor  <5jotte$  angefkfa;  2ld) !  benfe 
fleigig  bran :  ^par  beine  bnpe  nid)t ! 
2.  gpar  beine  bu§e  md)f,  23iS  bag 
bu  alt  mirft  merben  i  ^u  ttjeijt  nid)t 
jeit  unb  (tunb,  $Bie  lang  bu  lebjr  auf 
erben:  2Bie  balb  t>erlofd)et  bod)  £er 


23on  23ugeunb  ©laubett       43 

menftfjen  leben$=ltrf)t!  2Bte  baib  tjt  eg 
gefcfyebn!  ©par  betne  buge  ntct)t! 

3.  ©par  betne  buge  ntd)t  23tg  auf 
ba$  tobegberte;  3erretj]*e  bocf)  tn  ^ett 
£>te  flarfe  fitnbenfette.  £enf  an  bte 
tobegangfl,  SBie  ba  bag  f)erge  brtctjt, 
Wlad)  bid)  Don  fitnben  log:  ©par  bet* 
ire  bu$e  nttf)t ! 

4.  ©par  betne  buge  ntd)t,  2$etl  bu 
btft  juna,  »on  jabren,  3Da  bu  erft  hi  ft 
itnb  freub  2Bttl)l:  in  ber  welt  erfabren; 
£)te  jungen  fterben  and),  Unb  muffen 
ttorg  gerttfjt ;  £)rum  dnbre  bid)  bet) 
Sett,  ©par  betne  buge  md)t ! 

5.  ©par  betne  buge  nid)t,  -Detn  le* 
ben  ttnrb  fict>  enben  :  £rum  lag  ben 
fatan  bod)  i)td)  md)t  jogar  tterblen* 
ben ;  £)ann  tuer  ba  tn  ber  welt  $tel 
bofeg  angeridjt,  £)er.  mug  $ur  bollen 
gefyn.  ©par  betne  buge  nid)t ! 

6.  ©par  betne  buge  ntcbt,  £tctt>eil 
bu  nod)  fannjt  bdten,  ©o  lag  mcfyt  ab 
tjor  ©ott  3«  roarer  bug  gu  treten  ; 


44       23on  23itge  unb  ©faubeu. 

23ereue  betne  fihtb;  SSannbiefeg  nidjt 
gefdjiecbt,  3Set>  beiner  armen  feel! 
©par  betne  buf?e  nidjt ! 

7.  ©par  betne  buge  nid)t :  5lcf> ! 
dnbre  bent  betn  leben,  Unb  fprid) ;  id) 
bab  metn  ber$  9?un  mrinem  ©ott  gege* 
ben,  3*  fe&  auf  3efum  (Sbrijt  5ltt  met* 
ne  gut)erftct)t ;  ©o  roirjl:  tu  feltg  fepn  : 
©par  betne  buge  nidjt ! 

27.  0M.    £>er  42  spfafau    (18) 

£>ion  ftagt  mit  angft  unb  fdjmersen, 
O  3ion,  ©otteg  ro'ertbe  ftabt,  £>ie  er 
trdgt  in  feinem  ber^en,  Die  er  ibm  er* 
mdblet  bat :  2ld) !  (fprid)t  jTe)  roie  t)at 
mein  ©ott  mid)  tterlaffen  in  ber  nott), 
Unb  lagt  mid)  fo  barre  preften,  9ftet* 
ner  t)at  er  gan$  sergefien. 

2.  £>er  ©ott,  ber  mir  bat  serfpro* 
cben  ©einen  bepftanb  jebergeit,  £er 
lagt  fid)  »ergeben$  fudjen  3egt  in  met* 
ner  traurigfett.    2!d)!   will  er  bann 


23on  ber  Zanfe.  45 

fiir  unb  fitr  ©ranfam  gurnett  iiber 
mix  ?  $amt  nnb  ttnll  er  jTd)  ber  armen 
3e£t  nidjt,  n>ie  Dorfytn,  erbarmen  ? 

3,  3^n,  o  bu  tnel  geftebte !  8prad) 
$u  tbr  be$  £erren  munb :  3war,  bu 
btft  je£t  bie  betriibte,  ©eel  unD  cjetjt  ift 
bir  »ertt>unbt;  Dod)  ftett  alle$  tfauern 
ein,  3So  mag  eine  mutter  fepn,  Die  it>r 
eigen  finb  faun  fyafien,  Unb  aug  tt>rer 
forqe  laflfen  ? 

4.  3a  roann  bu  gfetd)  modjtejt  jtn* 
ben  Grmett  foldjen  mutterjtnn,  Da  bie 
liebe  fann  Derfdjroinben,  ©o  bletb  id) 
bod)  roer  id)  bin :  9J?eine  treu  bleibt 
gegen  btr,  3ion,  o  bu  meine  $ter !  Du 
baft  mir  mein  berg  befejfen,  Detner 
fann  id)  nid)t  »ergeffen. 

SSon  ber  Saufe. 

28.  $M.     O  fofyn  Da»tb*     (8) 
flftjrtfhtg  ba$  lamm  auf  erben  fam, 
™  $lad)'$  DaterS  rati)  unb  widen, 


46  $on  ber  £attfe. 

-2ltte6  tt?a^  ©ott  Derfyctjfen  bat,  £)affelb 
tbut  er  erfutten,  5Bte  2lbam3  f  cf)  u  I  b, 
mt$  bte  unbulb  S5rad>t,  imb  gottlicfyen 
jornen,  £aj]elbe  tjt  burd)  Sefum  (5l)ri(l 
4Bteber  Berfotjnet  Worben. 

2.  2luf  bag  ba  wirb  funbltrfjer  biirb 
Der  men  fd)  atlbteentlaben,  3ft  tbm  ge* 
jeigt  em  ar$t  bereit,  dbrtjlu^  ber  fyetft 
Den  fcbaben.  Serfelbtg  t>at  erworben 
gnab  bitten  ttolfern  gemeine,  SSer  bte 
witt  tyon,  ber  mug  abftoljn  SBon  atter 
funb  unretne. 

3.  5#m  ©otteS  rath  :  ba  twit  bem 
fob  (5brtftu$  war  aufgeftanben,  £)ag 
fejn  Urjtaub,  allfyie  bebenb  $uub  wurb 
in  alien  lanben,  Uub  and)  bte  gnab, 
tt>ie  er  jTe  bat  23e9  bent  oater  empfan* 
gen  ;  Sanbt  er  fetn'  fnecfyt  unter  all 
g'jd)lect)t,  Sag  j7e£    tl)dteu  erlangen* 

4.  5)and  alio  tyat  gbttltcfyer  rati) 
23efcblen  bte  auf  erben,  Dag  man  jetn 
wort,  an  allem  ort,  3"  ber  bug  fott 
tfyun  lefyren.    SSer  bem  gelaubt  unb 


33on  ber£aufe.  47 

roirb  getaufr,  £er  foil  ewtgiirf)  lebem 
SBer  nicbt  gelaubt,  wirbS  lebeng 
b'raubt,  Eerbammnig  wirb  ttjm  gebett. 

5,  2luS  bent  gebor  cbriftltcber  lebr, 
Qtx  glaube  thut  berfommeu,  2U$batm 
bie  tauf  gebort  barauf,  ©o  man's  wort 
bat  angnommen.  £ie  tauf  ba  tft  in 
3efu  (§brt|t,  @m  bunb  ai^  gutem 
a/wifien.  £>arnad)  man  til,  l>te  in  ber 
frijt,  2lbfagen'$  teufelS  liften. 

6.  £)ag'  man  fortan  fott  ieben  tMn 
3n  bem  gottlicben  widen*  £ar$u  bie 
pfltdbt  ini  tauf  qefcbicbt,  Dag  man  ben 
foil  erf lillen.  2$ie  einem  mann  tit  urn 
tertian  ©em  gemabl  bie  auf  erben, 
SUfo  wirb  mait  ttermdblet  fd)on  3m 
tauf  (Sljrifro  bent  £erren. 

29.  SKcl.    28a3  mein  ©ott  ipiff,  fie* 
fcf>ef>.     (8) 

(35c9  ®ott  <3etreu>  ^alt  f^W  kunb, 
^  £)  menfct) !   in  betnem  leben   £eg 


48  Son  ber  Zaufe. 

btejen  tfein  $nm  erften  flrnnb,  93(eib 
tfym  atfem  eraeben;  2)enf  an  ben  fauf 
in  beiner  taitf,  2>a  er  fid)  btr  tterfcfyrie* 
bert,  S3ri>  fetnem  etb,  in  ettrigfeit  2U$ 
Dater  bid)  $u  lieben. 

2.  (Sei^ortfletren,  lag  fetnen  ttunb 
£e$  crenfceS  bid),  abfehrcn ;  3ft  er 
betn  ttater,  bn  fern  ftnb,  2gaS  wtllt  bn 
mebr  becjebren?  j)teg  bocbfie  ($ut 
mad)t  red)ten  mutb  :  Stann  feme  bnlb 
btr  rcerben,  9fitd)t6  bcfler  t|r,  mein 
Iteber  (Sfjrtft: !  3m  fytmmel  nnb  auf  er* 
ben. 

3.  @et)  ©ott  cjerren  Don  jngenb 
anf,  Sag  bid)  femhtft  nocb  leiben  3n 
betnem  a,an$en  lebenslanf  2Son  fetner 
liebe  fdfetben :  <Setn'  alte  treu  ttnrb 
raaKd)  nen,  ©em  wort  jlefyt  ntd)t  anf 
fdjrauben ;  5Ba3  er  tterfprtcbt,  bag 
brtdrt  er  ntdjt,  £)aS  foltt  bn  fitbnlid) 
gfauben. 

!  4.  ©et)    ©ott   gerren    in   betnem 


'  0&         '  SSoit  ber  Zaufe.  49 

ftanb,  Darin  er  bid)  #efe£et :  5Bann 
er  btcf>  fydft  mtt  feiner  fyanb,  3Ber  ifl 
ber  btcb  tterlefcet  ?  5Ber  feme  gnab  $ur 
bruftwebr  hat,  $  em  teufet  fann  ibm 
fdiaben ;  3Bo  bte^  ftacFett  urn  einen 
fiebt,  £em  bfetbet  roofy!  geratben. 

5.  ^ei)  ©oft  getren,  feitt  liebeg 
roort  ©tanbbaftia,  $n  befennen,  ©teb 
ttejl:  baran  an  attem  ort,  ?ag  bid)  ba* 
Don  nid)t  trennen  :  5B  a  $  btefe  welt 
in  armen  bait,  9flug  alleg  nod)  fcer* 
,qeben,  ©ein  liebetf  roort  bleibt  ewia, 
fort  Dbn  atteg  wanfen  f!ef)en. 

30.  $e(i    (5$  ill  bag  bett.      (3) 

ttftann  man  allbier  ber  welt  tbr  tbnn 
^  53efd)dmt  in  feufcbem  feben; 
£>ann  brdut  fte  nng  cjar  balb  ten 
fofyn,  5Citl  man  nicbt  ibr  anffeben, 
©o  man  fid)  @bn(ht$  ^nqefacjt,  Unb 
ibren  brand)  uncjitltia,  ad)t't,  9tad) 
©otteg  red)t  $u  leben* 


50  35 on  ber  £anfe. 


2.  @in  geift,  etn  letb  etn  glaub,  etn 
tanf,  3n  etnem  fmn  gu  $eitqen,  Unb 
aud)  nad)  @bri|li  lebenglauf  ^td).{ 
ganoid)  btn^uneigen,  £a$  fa(fcf>e  uorj 
fid)  au^utbun,  $Bie  let>rt  ba^  etjange* 
lion;  So  tft  man  balb  »ew>orfen. 

6.  Die  roabrbeit  l)dt  ung  fo  gelebrr,: 
%lad)  foldjem  fmn  $n  leben,  >iOeld)er< 
ba  fei)  $nr  bug  befefyrr,  S«i  gtauben 
©ert  ergeben,  Da§  er  joldjg  burd)  bte 
rauf  befenn,  Unb  $u  @ott  fid)  »om  fal* 
fdjen  trenn,  nad)  aUer  roabrbeit  ftreben. 

3,  UBag  nun  @ott  nid)t  gebotett 
bat,  Dap  mag  man  nid)t  gut  beifjen; 
yjlan  lapt  ber  n>elt  ber  menfcfcenratt), 
Db  fie  unS  and)  oernxtfen,  Unb  new 
nen  tm$  oerfubrer  bier,  ©o  leben  wit] 
nad)  (Sfyrtfti  lefyr,  3n  nnoerfdlfdjten 
tt>:gem 

5.  ^LBa^  fd)abt  iing,  ob  tie  welt  un$ 
flncbf,  j$I)r  fpctten,  fdjelren  lad)en? 
Db  |le  ung  audi  mit  creu£  wr  factor, 
¥ag  fie  frep  reader  macrjen ;   2Bemt 


Son  ber  Zaufe*  51 

iv  nnr  bfetben  @ott  getreu,  ©o 
mt$  nng,  roamt  rcir  roerben  fre^,3u 
tfern  betl  nnb  beften. 
6,  9?acbbem  ung  ©oft  bag  nene 
»tb  £>eg  betlg  bat  angqogen,  ©o 
at  er  ttng  tm  getjT  gelct't,  llnb  bletbt 
13  fletg  gemcgen,  (gr  fiifyrt  nnd  bin 
ird)  atle  notf),  Unb  fei;  eg  aucfy  beg 
en$eg  tob,  3«  fetner  Itebe,  amen. 


52  $om  ©ebacbtmg  be$  2etben$ 

SSom   ©ebad)tnij3    be$    fieiben 
unb  SterbenS  Scfu. 

3L  9TM.  D  fofjn  ©<ttH&.  (8) 
fljjerft  auf  mtt  jleifc,  etn  fjimmeffpeu 
""T  3ft  itng  t)on  ©ott  gegebem 
®urd)  Sefu  (Shrift,  roelcfyer  ba  if. 
©orttf  roort,  Derntmm  mid)  ebem 
©enfetben  bat  im  anfang  ©ott  ben 
ttatern  tfyun  tterbeigen,  3ur  [eligfeii 
unb  ero'ger  freub,  £>arm'n  tbat  er  ee: 
leiften. 

2.  @f)ritfu£  ba$  famm  auf  erben; 
tarn  Um  atter  menfdjen  nntlen,  2)ag 
er  betjenb  oag  g'feg  »ottenb,  2Beld)3 
niemaub  mocfyt  erfullen,  5Bie  e£  bann 
©ott  geftellet  bat  £urtf)  5Jiofeu  feinen 
fnecfjte,  3n  ber  ftgur,  roelcfye  war  nur 
2Ceifenb  auf  @f)rt|]:um  recfote. 

3.  (5t)riflu^  ber  ^terr  ftellt  unS  bie 
lefyr,  £iefelb  ttyut  un$  befcfyeibett  : 
$Btrfet  bi^  buy,  fofgt  meinem   fug, 


unb  (Sterbeng  3e|u.  53 

inb  tbunb  all  fttnb  fcermeiben :  3)te 
I  tten  fern  jMt  er  gang  rein,  3)arnad) 
)tr  fallen  leben,  3u  ©otteS  preig, 
lerf  auf  mit  fleig,  §)arum  fmb  jTe 
m$  geben. 

4.  2U3  war  bte  gett,  nad)  bem  be* 
d)eib,  £)ag  @britfug  nun  follt  letben, 
£f)  erg  twllenbt,  Ijetgt  er  bebenb,  3l)m 
mt  lammlein  bereiten.  £)afelb  er 
md),  nad)  g'fe£e£  braud),  5D?it  ben 
ungern  tfydt  gntegen.  £>arnad)  er 
b'fjenb  ba$  alt  uollenb,  (Jin  neu'3  tf)dt 
?r  befd)ltegen» 

5.  2)a  bte  jtunb  fam,  bag  brob  er 
nabm,  £bat  bem  $ater  lob  fpredjen, 
£)affelb  er  $rad),  $u'n  jitngern  fprad): 
ifteljmt  bin  unb  tt>ut  bag  ejfen,  £)ar* 
bet)  tt>r  mein  follt  g'benfen  fei>n,9JJein 
letb  wilt  id)  ba  geben  gur  end),  unb 
*>iel  id)  leiben  will,  £)ag  it>r  mit  mtr 
tf)ut  leben. 

6.  £)eggletd)en  aud),  mtt  foldjem 
braud),  S>at  er  ben  feld^  genoutmen, 


54   23om  ©ebacfytnig  beg  2etben3 

1 1 

2lu$  saterg  gnab,  ifym  banfet  bat, 
Unb  ben  geben  ben  ji'tngern ;  (5r  I 
fprad)  fcabet) :  ber  fold)  ba  fei>  £)eg 
neuen  tejlamenteg  3u  meinem  blur, 
g'fd)id)t  end)  $u  gut.  2lm  creufc  that 
erg  ttollenben. 

32.  9DM.  D  Sefu  @l)rijl,  mem.  (12) 
O  Sefu  bu  mem  brduttgam ! 
^  -Der  bu  au$  lieb  aitS  creu£c$* 
(la mm  giir  mid)  ben  tob  gelitten  fyajl, 
Unb  roeggettyan  ber  funben  lafl. 

2.  3d)  fomm  $u  beinem  abenbmal: 
9D?td)  beugt  fo  mancber  (iinbenfall ; 
&te  feelenwunben  fdjmer^en  mid): 
Grrbarme  tid)f  erbarme  hid}  I 

3.  £m  bill  ber.  aqt,  bu  bijl  bag 
lid)t,  £u  bi|t  ber  £err,  ben  ntctjfg  ge* 
brid)t ;  £u  bijl  ber  brunn  ber  fjerr* 
lidjfett,  £)u  bijl  bag  red)te  l)od)$eit* 
fletb, 

4.  £arum,   £err   Sefu!    bitt  id) 


unb  ©rerbenS  Sefu.  55 

bid),  in  meiner  fd)wad)beit  f>etfe  mtd); 
$Ba3  unrein  ift,  bag  madje  rein 
£)urd)  beinen  bellen  a,nabenjd)etn. 

5.  (Srneure  ben  Derfefyrten  ffnn, 
Sftimm  mid)  $u  bir  iin  glauben  bin; 
(&e\)  mir  in  armurl)  iiberflug,  Unb 
trofle  nxinn  id)  roeinen  mug. 

6.  $omm,  jMrfe  mtd),  bn  bimmel^ 
brob ;  3d)  glaube,  £err,  bu  bill  mein 
©ott !  Zief  beug'  id)  fyeute  mid)  t>or 
bir,  £)u  btft  unb  bleibfr  ber  feelen  $ier. 

7*  26fd)  atte  lafier  au£  in  mir, 
yjlein  fyer$,  nut  lieb  unb  glauben  uer, 
Unb  wag  fonjl;  ift  Don  tuqenb  mefyr, 
;Da3  pflait^  in  mir  $u  bciner  efyr. 

8.  Oteb  n>ag  mir  nii£  an  feel  unb 
leib,  $Ba3  fdjdblid)  ijl  fern  Don  mir 
treib  :  Stomm  in  mein  berg ;  lag  mid) 
mtt  bir  3Sereima,t  bleiben  fur  unb 
fur. 

9.  fttlf,  ba$  burd)  beiner  -maftfjett 
fraft  ba$  bog  in  mir  roerb  abgefdjaffr; 


56   $om  ©ebddjtmg  be$  ?etbeu$ 


Sergteb  ijerr,  alte  funbenfdjutb,  Unt 
tyabe  bu  mtt  mtr  gebulb. 

10.  SSertretbe  aUe  metne  fetnb,  TM 
ficfytbar  unb  unftdjtbar  fetjub  ;  Q?; 
guten  fcorfafc,  ben  id)  fit^r,  S3et>efltgc 
bem  ©etft  tn  mtr. 

11.  9!ftettt  leben,  jTtten,  ffnrt  unb, 
pfltcf>t  9?ad)  betnem  betfqen  rofllenl 
rtdjt ;  2ld) !  lag  mid)  metne  taQ  in 
ruf)  Unb  frfeben  d)riftud)  brtngen  $u. 

12.  23t$  bu  mid),  o  bu  lebengfurft  !! 
3u  btr  tm   Ijtmmel   nefymen  wtrjt; 
£)ag  id)  bet)  btr  bort  ett)tg(td)  2ln  bet? 
ner  tafel  freue  mtd). 

33.  9M.    Siuf  djrtften.    (28) 

fl|un  lobet  alle  ©  o  1 1  e  $  fepitt,  Der 
^  bte  erlofung  funben  :  S3euqt  eure 
fme  »or  fetnem  rbron,  <&m\  bint  bat 
itberwunben ;  9)retg,  lob,  efyr,  banf, 
fraft,  roet$l)ett,  mad)f>  <5ep  bem  er* 
wntQten  2amm  gebradjt. 


unb  ©rer6en$  3ef«.         57 

2.  <$$  wax  un$  ©orte$  (td)t  unb 
[nab,  Unb  leben  f)art  tterriegelt ;  @em 
tefer  jam,  frin  ttmnberratt)  2Bof)l  jte* 
»enfaci)  fcerftegelt ,  $etn  menfcf),  fein 
ngel  ofnen  fann :  £)a£  lammlem 
t)ut$,  brunt  lobe  man. 

3.  £>ie  f)i>cfyjTen  ©eifler  attentat 
Run  bir  btc  fnie  beugcn,  2)er  engel 
itiUionen  $at)t  2)ir  gottlirf)  et>r  ergeu* 
sen,  3a  alle  creatur  bir  frfjrept ;  Sob, 
fyr,  preig,  mad)!-,  in  ewigfeit. 

4.  25ie  patrtarcfyen  erfter  pit  £)en 
ang,  tterlangfen  griigen ;  Unb  btc 
wpljeten  ftnb  erfreut,  £>ag  fie$  nun 
tut  geniegen  :  2lucf)  bie  apojM  jtngen 
tr  £ofanna,  mit  ben  finbern  fyier. 

5.  £>er  mdrt'rer  fron  *>on  golbe 
;lan$t,  ©ie  brtngen  bir  bie  palnten  ; 
Die  jungfern  weij},  unb  fcfjon  gefran$r, 
Dir  jutgen  t)oct)geir^  pfalmen;  ©ie 
nfen  rote  an^  einem  munb  :  2)a$  t}at 
|£j  lammetf  Mut  gefonnt. 


58    23cm  ©ebdcfyrmf  be$  ?etben$ 


6.  ©te  ttafer  ait$  ber  wiifrenei?  tylit 
tcidjen  garben  fommen,  £)te  creufcetf* 
tracer  mandjerlet),  $Ber  $dblt  bte  an* 
bern  from  men  ?  <5te  fcfyretben  betnem 
blute  ya,  £)en  tapfern  jTeg,  bte  ew'ge 
rnfy. 

7.  9?nn,  bettt  erfanfte^  t>o(f  allrjfc 
(5prtd)t :  balleluja  !  amen  1  $Btr  beu* 
gen  je$r  fd)on  nnfre  fnte,  3n  betnem 
Mut  nnb  namen  ;  23te  bu  und  bnngfl 
gujammen  bort,  %\x$  allem  ttolf  ge* 
jct)ted)t  unb  ort. 

8.  2Ba3  rotrb  ba#  fepn!  rote  roer* 
ben  rotr  SBon  eroger  gnabe  fagen ! 
2Bte  uni  betn  ronuberfitbrer  f)ier  ©e* 
fud)t,  erlouV  gerragen  ;  3)  a  jeber  feint 
Ijarfe  brings  Unb  fetn  befonber$  lob* 
Iteb  jmgt. 

34.  9D?el.    2(n$  metneg  fyerjenS  grmu 
be.    (20) 
fyr  funber !  fommt  gegangen,  @eb,t 
euren  3efum  an,  Ufite  fdjmerjlicfy 


3 


nttb  ©tcrbenS  gejtt.  59 

er  tfyut  fyangen  am  creu£eg  bittern 
flamm :  (5rfd)recfitrf)  $ugertd)t  (5etn 
gottltd)  anqejTdrr,  9D?tt  blut  ,gan$  itber* 
mabler,  ©letcfyt  etneni  2D?enfd)en 
mcfyr. 

2.  $om  fjatipt  btg  $u  ben  fiigen  3(1 
3efu3  ,gan$  $erfei3t,  2lm  garden  letb 
gerrtflTen,  21U'  glteDer  ftnb  fc)erle£t.  23e* 
tracts,  o  niertfd)enftnb,  25ft|  ntacfyet 
wnfre  fiinb,  3a,  ja  tie  fiinb  alletne 
3efum,  au£  fren^e  binbt. 

3.  ©efyt,  3efu£  fatft  m  ^itgen,  §)er 
frdften  a,an$  beraubt,  3)em  tob  mug 
itnten  liegen,  (£r  neujet  fcfyon  fern 
baupt ;  3)er  monb  unb  aud)  tie  fonn 
SSerftnftereu  fTtf)  fdjon,  ?0^it  roebmutfy 
tt)ut  bebauern  3efu3  9ftarta  fot>n. 

4.  §)arum,  ifyr  cfyrtften  atte,  23e* 
benft  bie  gnaben^etr,  aftiwi  trdnfet  tbn 
mtt  gatte  3»  (etnem  grogeu  letb ; 
©etn  blut  unb  bonteWron,  £)te 
fctymatyroort,  [pott  nub  ijofyn,  §)a$  tljr 


60  S5om  ftufwafdjett. 


$ule£t  mogt  b,aben  £>te  jcfyone  fror 
bartton. 

5.  2ld)  3^fu !  lag  betn  letben,  §)eir 
bittern  tob  unb  petn,  2lltbter  roann  tct 
mug  fcfjetben,  9tfur  titct>t  tterlofyren 
fepn.  2ld)  gfeb  mtr$  $u  <jenug  Sfo. 
metnem  le^ten  enb,  $)ag  trf)  balb 
tbue  bug,  ®em  engel  $u  tntr  fenb. 

6.  2Icf)  3?fn !  lag  mir  roerben  @tn 
fold)e$  tropfletn  blut  <Da3  auf  ber  bio* 
fen  erben  51m  creufc  bort  liegen  tbut. 
£etn  rofenfarbeg  Mut,  ®a$  fommc 
mtr  $u  gut,  $Bann  fTct>  etnmal  mein 
feele  23om  letb  abfrfjeiben  tfjut. 


Somgujwafdjen. 

35.  Wei.    Slommt  ber  $u.    (6) 

Of  d) !  nne  fo  Itebltrf)  unb  rote  fetn  3(1 
^  e$,  wann  bruber  eintg  fepn,  3m 


$om  gtojhtjafdjen.  61 

glaubcn  unb  in  liebe,  3Benn  ffe  einan* 
ber  fonnen  red)t  3Me  fug  roafdjen  ai$ 
treue  fnedjt,  5Iu^  f)er$en&bemutl)3* 
triebe. 

2.  ®ig  if!  fbftlid)  unb  ebren$  roertb, 
5Betf  fdbft  ber  ^err  auf  btefer  erb 
£)ie  fug  g'roafdjen  au£  Itebe ;  2)en 
jungern  bat  ge^etget  aud),  $Bte  er  au$ 
Itebe  btefett  braurf)  ©efitft  auS  be* 
mutfy^triebe. 

3.  Unb  aud)  babty  gefprodjen  f>at : 
3d)  bin  em  meifter  in  ber  tbat, 
28ie,  tl>r  mid)  aud)  erfennet ;  din 
ftirbilb  id)  eud)  nun  gemadjr,  2luS 
liebe,  in  berfelben  nadjt,  5US  2>uba$ 
fld)  getrennet : 

4.  'Dag  ibr  fottt  im  gebadjtnig  ban, 
5Ba3  euer  ^eifter  bat  getban,  Unb 
toa$  er  aud)  gebeijfen,  5Bie  ibr  etnan* 
ber  lieben  follr,  Unb  nur  jtd)  feiner 
rremten  mottt,  3Bte  3uba3  ber  tterrd* 
tfyer. 


62  $om  guferoafdjen. 

5.  (5o  la§t  ung  bann  bebenfer 
redtf,  3n  btefer  jhutb  al$  treue  fnecfyt, 
2Ba6  fuj;n>afd)en  bebeutet,  §)amit  idu 
bod)  in  bemutt)  and),  3lu$  lieb  be.- 
gefycn  btefen  brand),  Un$  fd)tcfen  gu 
bem  letben ; 

6.  Unb  aud)  $u  roafyrer  etntgfett. 
Gnnanber  lieben  efyne  neib,  3"  be* 
mutt)  xed)t  tton  f)er$en  :  9ld)  bag  fefn 
2>ubag  (eo  babe»,  $)er  biefeS  tl>u  ans 
beucrjelep,  2Beld)eg  £>er  feel  mad)t 
fdjmerjen. 

7.  <Tann  nxr  fein  fug  nnU  rcafdjen 
lat)n,  9D?ug  merfen  uned  ber  £err  ge* 
fban,  Unb  mug  babet)  gebrnfen,  5Cte 
notbta,  jf»  bte  reinigung  £er  feelen 
unb  bte  bedigung,  @en>afd)en  son 
bem  fterren. 

8.  9iun  bann,  jperr  3?f»/  $um  &*H 
fd)lu§,  <Sd)enf  ba^u  bemeg  iSetfteg 
gup,  3e£unb  fraftig  tjon  oben ;  ®o 
rooden  n?tr  in  biefer  flunb,  21u$  un* 


$om  ftuflroafdjett.  6S 

ferm  cjan^en  l)er$en£anmb,  2)em  groge 
lieb  nod)  loben. 

86.  9DM.    $ex$lid)  rbttr  mid)  t)erlan^ 
gen.   (7) 

ftlon  ber$en  rootTn  rcir  jittgen  3rt 
hf?  frieb  unb  eimgfett,  9fttt  fleig  unb 
ernfte  brfncjen  3u  bcr  DoHfommenfyeit, 
£>ag  wtr  @ort  tnogen  gfatlen,  5Bor$u 
er  m$  will  tjon,  £>a$  merft  tl)r  fronts 
men  atte,  ?afjt  nid)$  $u  t)er$en  gobn. 

2.  £)  ®ott !  bu  rcoUft  ung  geben, 
3e£f  unb  $u  alter  jhtnb,  3n  beinem 
n>ort  $u  lebcn,3u  fyalten  betnen  bunb, 
$Bollft  uu£  DoUfommen  mad)en,  3tt 
frieb  unb  einigfeit,  Dag  bu  nntf'ftnbef! 
ttmdjen,  Unb  allqeit  bereit. 

3.  $6ann  bu  nun  wirft  aufbredjen, 
£>  £erre  3efu  Shrift !  3«  flHen  fronts 
men  fpred)en :  $ommt  her  tic  i\)t  fei)b 
a/riift,  3d)  n>ill  eud)  mit  mir  ftifyren, 
3n  metneS  $ater$  retd),  Darin  follt 
ifyr  ngieren,  Unb  lebcn  ewiglid)* 


64  SSom  giijjttjafdjen. 

4.  3m  reict)  bag  @ott  berettet,  $)a. 
tjt  grog  etnigfett,  grteb,  frenD,  gu  al* 
len  getten,  3ci  big  in  eroigfeir.  ^oll'n 
ttur  DaS  reict)  erlangen,  i)ie  groge  eu 
ntgfett,  SRnjpn'  rotrs  auf  erD  einpfan* 
gen,  3)ag  wtr  roerben  bereit. 

5.  ®ann  nnfer$$ater$ttnUen9fttn> 
fen  tt)ir  l>te  gugletct)  2luf  ert)  all  $etr  er* 
fallen,  UBte  tn  cent  tjtmmelreict). 
£)ann  alfo  tfynt  nng  let)ren  Unfer 
£>err  Sefutf  @t)rijr,  3)ag  nur  sollfom* 
men  roer&en,  UBte  nnjer  SSater  tjt. 

6.  ©o  tt)ut  $u  tyerjen  fajjen  I>ie  tn* 
genb  3efn  £t)rtjr,  sl&ie  er  tt)tn  ntctyt 
tyat  lajjen  §>ienen  $u  jeber  frijt.  er 
fprtct)t;  tcf)  but  ntctjt  fommen,  3)ag 
man  mtr  btenen  foil,  ©onbern  fnr 
alle  frommen  ajjein  leben  lajfen  rooll. 

7.  £amtt  tijut  er  an$eigen  £emutt) 
unb  ntebrtgteit,  2)a$u  bte  groge  liebe, 
3>te  er  beroetfen  tljar,  §)a  er  anf  ert) 
ift  groefen  25ep  fetnen  jungern  fcfyon, 


$drtt  gujiHMfdjen.  65 

Die  fug  tfyat  er  ifyn'n  tt)dfd)en,  3etgt 
tfyn'n  bte  liebe  an. 

8.  Sllfo  t\)at  er  itjn'n  fagen :  %a$t 
end)  $u  t)er$en  cjofyn,  $3a3  tcf>  end) 
jefct  tfyan  fyabe,  @otlt  tt>r  jum  ttorbtlb 
fyatt.  Sllfo  fcCtt  ifyrS  erfitUen,  Qrutatt* 
ber  lieben  tbun,  3ft  meineg  $a* 
terg  nullen,  $ein'r  foil  ben  anbern 
lalm. 

9.  Drum  fag  int$  fletgtg  balten 
£te  einigfeit  tm  geifr,  3m  glauben  un* 
gerfpalten,  58te  ung  bann  g)aulu6 
betgt,  3«  burrf)  bag  banb  beg  friebeng, 
Sefct  unb  $u  aller  ^ext,  5Beil  n>tr  fepn 
alle  glieber,  SSerfagt  in  einem  letb. 

37.  md  Ww  mid),  fpri«t  (Stjriftitf, 
itnfer  l)elb,    (28) 

fitommt,  [all  un$,  iljr  liebe  britber, 
^  golgen  ©otteS  lamme  nadj,  Da£ 
roir  bod)  alS  ttmfyre  ajieber  §elfen  tra* 
gen  feine  fcfymad),  Unb  fdjon  l)ter  auf 


66  Som  ftujjfoafdjen. 

biefer  crben  <Seine§  geifteS  finber  tt?cr- 
ben. 

2.  3Beil  er  tnit  roort  imb  merfen 
rein  UnS  ^erglid^  Dorgegangen,  $>arum! 
roiCt  er  bafj  fein  gemein  3l)m  trenlid) 
tlju  anljangen,  5)ajj  ja  fein  glieb  in  fall 
fcfcem  fdjein  SSte  SnbaS  fdjmafyt  bit; 
Itebe  fein. 

3.  ©in  fyer^lid)  bilb  ftat  er  gefon,  3u 
geigen  feine  Itebe,  £)er  jttnger  fup  tt)dt! 
tuafdjen  t^nn  2lu3  ^ergen^  bemntf)$( 
triebe.  ©aritm  §at  er  gefprodjen  auc^d 
3l)r  foHt  begefyen  biefen  brand). 

4.  Unb  pot  gegeuget  maljrlidj  frenJ 
3n  trojj  ben  {jodjmntjjg'geifter,  S)aj3  jo 
ber  fned&t  nid)t  grojkrfeto,  5116  anew 
fein  §err  nnb  SSfteifter,  Unb  ber  apoftel 
gar  nid)t§  mefjr,  21(3  ber  too  tfjn  tM 
fenbett  Ijer. 

5.  <Bo  tljut  and)  nnfer  ScfitS  Shrift 
Sn  roaljrljeit  nn3  befennen  ;  5Ber  nid)t 
Don  il)m  geroafcfyen  ift,  $ein  tbeil  mit 
i^m  fann  nefjmen.    3Ser  biefeS  tueijj 


S5om  gujjroafdjen.  67 

unb  barnad)  tl)itt,  £>ejj  feel  roirb  rein 
in  Scfn  blut. 

6.  9tun  merfet  fool)!,  tt)a§  er  getfjan 
Unb 'un$  aifdpi  |rft  Qet)ei^en,  3u  folgeu 
Sfeiner  liebeSbafyn,  3n  bemutt)  un3  be- 
fteijkn,  Unb  einanber  ati  Irene  fnecfyt 
i$ie  fitfc  ati8  liebe  roafcfyen  redjt. 

7.  tommt,  Iaffct  un3  bod)  finblid) 
jferjn,  Unb  nnfre  fitnb  bereuen,  ©inan* 
Iber  unfer  febler  fein  2lit3  fyergenSgrimb 
'fcer^eiben,  £)amit  unf  SefuS  tnadje 
;fre&,  Unb  nnfre  fitnbe  and)  Dergeil). 

8.  ©in  jebeg  fnd)  be$  nadjften  gut 
\Wit  ttmbrem  crnft  nnb  ftcifte,  §)arin 
.bie  (ieb  beftel)en  tlntt  Sluf  nnfrer  pilger- 
teife,  Unb  bant  bie  recfyte  brnberfdjaft 
Mad)  3efu  finn  nnb  geifteS-fraft. 

9.  3a  Iaffct  nn6  bod)  Ijanb  an  l)anb 
»3n  mabrer  bemutf)  ruanbeln,  £)amil 
iba6  redjte  liebeSbanb  Un$  finblid)  ler 
ite  Ijanbeln,  Unb  ein$  ba$  anbre  bauet 
fein,  3«  ©otteS  et)r  unb  f>rei$  aHein. 


68     25on  ber  ©emetne  ©otteS. 

10.  9hm,  liebfter  3efu !  gum  be- 
fd)tu&  £bun  ttrir  bid)  berjlid)  fte^en, 
SSollft  geben  unS  bein'n  liebeSfufj,  Unb 
felber  triit  utiS  aefyen,  UnS  fftfjren  mit: 
bem  liebeebcmb  Su  bir  inS  recite  Dater* 
lanb. 


Stott  ber  ©emetne  ®otte8. 

38.  3M  5J?em  l)er$en$  Sefu  m.  (3) 
"O  s#ater  ber  barmjjergigfeit !  £)er  bu; 
X?  bir  beine  Herbert  ©efammelt  gur 
apoftel  jeit,  Unb  tjcrrlid)  laffen  roerben ; 
£)u  f)nft  burd)  beineg  geifteS  fraft,  $)ie 
grofce  fdjaar  ber  Ijeibenfcfyaft  3u  beinem: 
reid)  berufen. 

2.  Slug  iljrer  mantgfaltigfeit  ®e§ 
ftreitS  unb  ifjrer  fymdjen,  £aburd)  fie, 
in  ber  roelt  gerftreut,  <§idj  t)on  einanber 
bradjen,  §at  fie  bein  guter  geiftgefitljr 


SSon  ber  ©emetite  ©otre£.      69 

Uub  fie  mit  ljerrlid)fetJ  gegiert,  Sit  ei« 
uigfeit  be6  glaubeus. 

3.  31  d) !  fet)  bod)  aucft  git  bicfer  geir, 
Un3,  Skater!  rmeber  gucibig,  Unb  macf; 
un6  aug  ber  guugeu  ftrcit  §irtmieber 
fret)  nnb  lebig  :  ®*ieb,  baj3  bein  fyaufleiu 
fur  itnb  fur,  3u  eiuem  geifte  biene  btr, 
3u  betner  liebe  Icbe. 

4.  51$  !  fdjaue,  mie  be§  fatar\$  lift 
©ie  jautruerlid)  gertreuuer,  S5Me  fid) 8  im 
gaufe  beifjt  uub  frijft;  3ru  uuuerftaube 
brenuet;  2Bie  allee  in  dertrirritng  geljt, 
3)a  einS  ba3  nubere  rttd)t  nerfteljt,  Unb 
fid)  unnottjig  gtuerjct. 

5.  51  d) !  §crr,  l)ilf  foldbem  i'tbel  ab, 
SBerfammie  beiue  fyeerbe,  3)afj  uuter 
beine3  roortcS  ftanb  ©ie  ruteber  einig 
roerbe ;  £)aj3  bn§  bnub  ber  DoUfomtneri- 
Ijeit,  3)ic  liebe,  mi§  auS  all  em  ftreir,  3n 
beinem  geifte  brtuge. 


70     23cn  ber  ©emetne  ©otte& 

39.  3JW.  3»ein  f)ergen$  Sefu  m.  (3) 
flfgte  fdjon  unb  Keblid)  fieljt  eS  au$, 
^  2Benn  brftber  frtib  gufatntnen  (Sin- 
tradjtiglid)  in  einem  fyam,  Unb  fteljn  in 
liebeS-flarmnen !  SSenn  fie  im  geift  gtt- 
famtnen  fteljit,  3n  ©ott  in  eincm  finne 
flcfm,  Unb  fatten  an  mit  bdten. 

2.  ©leirfjroic  ber  balfam  e-Mer  art, 
5tuf  9laron3  Ijaupt  ncgoffctt,  3n8  gange 
fleib  tion  feinem  bart  $cun  niebertuartS 
geftoffen;  Unb  raie  ber  tan  Don  $er- 
mcnim  gallt  duf  3ion3  gebitrge  fym, 
Unb  fllleS  lanb  erqiticfet: 

3.  Sllfo  flicpt  ©otteS  ©etft  unb  gnab 
$cm  (Sljrijio  gu  ung  nieber  5Iuf  bie,  fo 
er  erructr)Iet  tyat,  Sluf  afle  feine  glieber : 
$)a$  ift  bie  frudjt  ber  einigfeit,  $eil, 
fegen,  leben  adegeit,  Unb  feine  j)imtnel$« 
gftter. 

40.  m\.    §>er  130  ^falm.    (7) 
flfrljalt  unS  beine  leljre,  §err,  gu  ber 
^  lefcten  geit :  ^rr)n(t  bein  retd)  j  uer- 


Son  ber  ©ernetnc  ©orce$.      71 

tneljre  £)ie  t^eure  d)riftenl)ett ;  (grfyolt 
[ianbljaften  glauben  Unb  Ijoffuuna,  im- 
tncrforr,  Unb  laf?  un3  ja  nicfjt  rauben 
£)ein  tljeureS  roertljeg  roott. 

2.  v£u;alt  bein  ebr,  unb  tneljre  £)em, 
ber  btu  rotberfpridjt:  ©rlcttdjt,  $err, 
unb  befclire,  $lUtt>iffenb  eroig,  lid)t! 
2Ba3  bid)  bigger  nidjt  fennet;  (SntDecfe 
bod)  bcr  melt,  £)er  bu  bein  3Bort  ge- 
gonnet,  2Bas  etnig,  bir  gefallt. 

3.  (Srrjalt,  roaS  bu  gebauet,  Unb 
burd)  bein  blut  erfauft,  2Ba3  bit  bir 
Ijaft  dertrauet:  SMe  ftrd),  auf  Meld)' 
anfauft  ^)er  grimm'ge  ftiirm  be$  bra* 
djen.  gfeti  bu  itjr  fd)ti|  unb  ruall,  £afj, 
ob  bie  melt  mill  fradje'n,  @ie  nimmer* 
meljr  derfall. 

4.  (£rl)alr,  $err !  bcine  @<r;aafe,  £et 
grimmig  roolf  fommt  an :  (Erroad)  an* 
beinem  fdjlafe,  SBeil  niemanb  rettcn 
faun,  £)bn  bid)  bit  grojkr  t)irte  I  £eit 
un$  auf  gute  roeib,  £reib,  natjr,  erfrcu, 
beroirtge,  UnS  in  ber  ttuiften  r)eib. 


72     &on  ber  ©emetne  ®ctte$. 

5.  Srljatt  Hiig,  §err !  betn  erbe, 
£)ein  rocrtljeS  Ijeiligtljiim :  Serreijj,  ger- 
nidjt,  oerberbe,  9Bag  miber  beinen 
riitjm :  Safe  Detn  gcfefc  unS  fuljven,  gottn 
11A8  betn  l)immel3brob ;  8afj  Ijeiligfeit 
mtS  gicrcn,  Unb  treu  fepn  bi3  in  rob. 

6.  (Srtjalt  unb  lafc  line  l)5ren  $)etn 
luort,  biie  felig  mad)t,  £)en  auSbunb 
fitter  letjren,  3)a§  lidjt  in  finftrer  nad)t? 
£>afi  bicfcc  brunn  imS  trdnfe,  ber  fyim- 
mel6tt)au  itn8  net},  £)ajj  biefertdjtfdjnur 
lenfe,  §)er  l)onig  unb  ergcjj. 

7.  (Srfjalt  in  fturm  unb  roeHcn  £)etn 
Ijaiiflein,  laj  bod)  ntd)t  Un^  minb  unb 
wetter  fallen,  ©teur  felbft  ba$  (d)iff  unb 
rid)t  ben  iauf,  ba§  roir  nid)t  tueidjen 
$om  gicl  ber  feligfett,  £ajj  un6  baffelb 
erreidjen.  Hub  bi3  bafjin  nnS  lett.    . 

41.  9M.    Sttenfdj  nun  iptttt  bu  felig 

fenn.    (1) 
(ttelobt  fet)  ®ott  im  Ijodjften  t&ron, 
^  3)er  un8  Ijat  auSerfoljren,  $at  un$ 


Son  fcer  ©emetne  @otreg.      78 

cin  fdjouen  rocf  antl)on,  §)aj}  tutr  fetjn 
lieu  geboren. 

2.  2)as  ift  bn8  red)t  [jocfjgeitlid)  Heib, 
©amtt  ©ott  fcin  t>olf  gteret,  SHe  fjod)- 
gcit  '3  fiotnmS  ift  fdjon  bereit,  <Die 
frommen  brauf  gn  ffttjren. 

3.  grcut  end)  t|r  liebe  d)riften  all, 
Sag  end)  ©ott  bat  angnommen,  Unb 
end)  bereit  ein  fcfyonen  fetal,  ©arm  roir 
foil  en  fommen. 

4.  SJKjt  il)m  l)alfen  ba§  abenbmafyl, 
2Beld)e3  er  Ijat  bereitet  £)enen,  bte  lei- 
ben  Did  tritbfal,  Urn  fcinctiuillen  ftreit- 
ten. 

5.  grett  bid)  pioft,  bit  fyeilge  gmein, 
£>ein  brantgam  tuirb  fdjicr  fotttmen,£)er 
bid)  tjat  gmad)t  don  fiinben  rein,  3Da6 
reid)  l)at  er  fd)on  gnemmen. 

6.  £ie  ftabt  bie  l)at  er  fd)on  bereit, 
33a  bn  follt  ft d) er  mofynen ;  (§r  giebt 
bir  an  d)  ein  netted  Fleib,  $on  reiner  fei- 
ben  fdjone. 


74     23ott  ber  ©emetne  ©otte$. 

7.  2)te  feiD  ift  bie  redjtfertigfeit  ®er 
Ijeilgen  Ijte  aitf  erben  ;  28eldjer  fid)  je^t 
bamit  befleibt,  3>er  miife  Deradjtet  roer- 
ben. 

8.  ©elig  ift,  ber  ba  madjen  tfjut, 
Unb  fid)  aDLgeit  bereitet,  Unb  Ijalt  bie 
feiben  rool)l  in  E)ut,  3)amit  er  ift  b ef lei- 
bet. 

9.  SSeldjer  U$  aber  Mtd)t  befleibt 
9ftit  biefer  reinen  feiben,  2)erfelb  uer- 
fditmt  ein  grope  frenb,  (£roig  petn  tmifj 
er  leibcn. 

10.  Wq  Ijat  unfer  f5nig  fdjott  Sin 
fleib  mit  bint  gefprenget,  £)er  nnS  cuts 
gnab  Ijat  gnommen  an,  Drum  rooUn 
roir  ©ott  lobfingen. 

11.  SBann  ber  $onig  aufbrecfyen 
roirb,  Wit  ber  pofaunen  fdjafle.  5ll3« 
bann  tuerben  mit  ifjm  gefii&rt  Die  a\\$* 
ertt)d^lten  aQe. 


SSon  ber  ©emeine  ©otreS.      75 

42.  9M.    SSer  nur  ben  lieben  @ott. 

(27) 
Cfcrf)  f)abe  turn  ben  grunb  gefunben, 
\j  £)cr  meinen  anfer  ;eivig  tjdlt;  SSo 
anbcrS,  alg  in  Sefu  ttntnben?  Da  lag 
er  Dor  ber  geit  ber  melt:  £en  grunb  ber 
unbemeglicl)  ftefyt,  SKann  erb  unb  Ijim- 
mel  uutcrgefjt. 

2,  ©6  ift  ba8  eroige  erbarmen,  £>a$ 
aUe$  benfen  uberfteigt;  @S  fiub  bie  of- 
ncn  licbcSarmen  <De&,  ber  fid)  311  bem 
fitnber  neigt,  £>cm  gegen  un3  bag  Ijerge 
brid)t,  2)aj3  tnir  nid)t  fommen  in$  ge- 
ridjt. 

3,  SSir  foUcn  nidjt  oerloren  roerben  j 
©o'tt  mill,  tm"8  foil  geljolfen  feun.  DcS- 
mcgen  fam  ber  @ofyn  auf  erben.  Unb 
nal)m  l)ernad)  ben  Ijimmel  ein;  $)e§- 
rocgen  flopft  er  fur  unb  fur  ©0  ftarf 
an'unfer$  IjerjenS  tl)ur. 

4,  £)  abgrunb!  weldjer  unfre  fun- 
ben  2)iir«S  S'jnfti  tob  tterfc^lungen  gat ! 


76     SSen  bcr  ©emetne  ®otte$. 

3)a$  jeifjt  bie  itmnben  red)t  tterbinben, 
$)a  finbct  fcin  ncrbammen  ftatt ;  SBeil 
(Shrifti  biitt  beftanbig  fdjrctjt:  $arm« 
fyergigfcit !  barmljergigfeit ! 

5.  Unrein  mill  ia)  mid)  glaubig  fen- 
fen,  §>em  mill  id)  mid)  getrojl  Dcrtrnun ; 
Unb  roann  mid)  metne  (iinben  franfcn, 
9lur  balb  nadj  ©ottes  l)erge  fdjau'n: 
Da  finbct  fid)  311  aller  geit  UnenMidje 
barmljergigfeit. 

6.  SBirb  aflcS  onbre  meggetiffen, 
3Ba3  feel  nnb  leib  erqiucfen  faun ;  Dnrf 
id)  Don  feinem  trofte  miff  en,  Unb  fdjeine 
ootlig  auegetljan  ?  3ft  'bie  eriettnng 
nod)  fo  roei't,  Mix  bleibct  bod)  barmljer* 
gigfeit. 

7.  *Beginnt  ba3  irbifdje  git  briicfen, 
3a  fjanft  fid)  fummer  nnb  Derbrnjj,  §>a£ 
id)  mid}  nod)  in  Diclen  ft  it  cf  en  Wit  cit- 
len  bingcn  qudlen  miijj :  Unb  toerb  id) 
giemttdj  fetjr  gerftreut,  &o  Ejoff  id)  anf 
barmljergigfeit. 


S5on  ber  ©emetne  ©otteg.      77 

8.  9D?nJ3  id)  an  meinen  beften  tuerfen, 
£>annncn  id)  geroanbelt  bin,  Siel  nn« 
Dodfummcnljeit  bemerfen,  ©o  fa  lit  ido^I 
ailed  rftfnrten  f)tn ;  £)od)  ift  and)  btefer 
troft  bereit :  3d)  fjoffc  anf  barm^ergtg- 

*feit. 

9.  @3  ae^e  tutr  nad)  beffen  widen, 
*8e^  bem  fo  toel  erbarmen  ift ;  (Et  roolle 
felbft  mein  ^erge  ftillen,  §)amit  e3  ba$ 
nitr  ntd)t  dercjifet :  ©o  fte^et  eg  in  lieb 
nnb  leib,  3a,'  bnrd)  nnb  anf  barmljerj- 
igfett. 

10.  S?eo  biefem  gtimbe  mill  idj  blet- 
ben,  ©o  lange  mid)  bie  erbe  tragt,  £)a3 
mill  id)  benfen,  tl)nn  nnb  treiben,  ©o 
lange  fid)  ein  glieb  beroegt :  So  fing  id) 
ctnfteiiS  jjodtft'erfreut:  D  abgrnnb  ber 
batmljeraigfeit ! 

43.  9M.  (5$  ift  gewtglid)  an.  (3) 
jS  9ttenfd) !  n>te  tjt  betn  ber$  befJellt  ? 
^  jjab  acfytuna,  auf  betn  leben! 
%&a$  tvaQt  fnr  frncfjt  betn  tjeqengfelb  ? 


78     23on  ber  ©entente  ®orte$. 

©mbg  bornen  ober  reben  ?  £>enn  au$ 
bcr  frucf)t  fennt  man  tie  faat,  21ud) 
tt>er  ba$  [anb  gefdet  l)at :  ©ott  ober 
ber  tterberber. 

2.  3ft  nun  bein  ber$  bem  mege  gletd) 
llnb  einer  nebenftragen,  £>a  auf  bem 
breiten  lafterftetg  £)te  t>oget  alletf  fra* 
fen ;  5ld) !  priifc  bid),  e$  tft  fetn 
fd)er$ ;  3ft  fo  beroanbt  betn  armetf 
fyer$,  <5o  bfft  bn  $u  beflagen. 

3.  £)enn,  tft  ber  faame  roeggerafff, 
SSertreten  nnb  gefrefien,  <5o  baft  bu 
feme  glauben&frafr,  9iod)  feelemfpei^ 
$n  eflfen.  gdllt  btr  tng  ofyr  ber  faame 
nnr,  Unb  ntdjt  m$  tyx^,  fo  tft  bie  fpur 
3um  leben  gan$  ttertretem 

4.  3ft  and)  bem  ber$e  fetfenbarr, 
S3erf)drtet  bnrd)  bte  fiinben,  ©o  tft  ber 
faame  fd)led)t  ttenoabrt  2Juf  jolcben 
felfen^griinben.  (5m  felfenftetn  i)at 
fetnen  faft,  Drum  l>at  ber  faame  Feme 
fraft  3n  frucbtbarfett  $u  grimben. 

5.  <So  lang  nod)  nid)t  $erfmrftf)t 


$on  ber  ©entente  ©otteg.      79 

bent  f)er$,  Unb  ttom  gefefc  $erfd)taa,en 
£)urd)  itmfyre  bnge,  reu  nnb  fd)nter$, 
<&o  tatm$  ntd)t  fritdjre  tragen ;  23e* 
benf  e$  rooM,  nnb  rtjue  bngr  ©laub 
fcefr  unb  fa'ttc  ©ott  $u  fug,  <5o  ifl 
betn  fyer$  genefen* 

44,  9JM.  Sefu  beine  f.  (18) 
^ontmt,  unb  lagt  end)  Sefum  leljren; 
*v  #ommr,  nnb  lernet  aHe$umal, 
2Beld)e  bte  fe»n,  bte  geboren  3n  ber 
recfyten  djriften  %abl:  £ue  befennen 
mtr  bent  munb,  ©lauben  and)  Don 
f)er$en$a,runb,  Unb  bentitfyen  fid)  bar* 
neben,  ©utg  $u  tfyutt,  fo  lang  ffe  le* 
ben. 

2.  (Selta,  ftnb,  bte  benturf)  fyaben, 
Unb  (Tnb  albeit  arm  ant  getft,  %i\\fy 
men  (id)  gang  fetner  gaben,  £af}  ©ott 
werb  alletn  gepretgt,  £)anfen  bem 
aud)  fitr  unb  fur,  £)enn  baS  fytmmel* 
retd)  ijr  tfyr.  ©oft  roirb  bort  $u  etjren 
fefcen,  2)te  jtd)  felbft  gertng  l)ie  fd)d* 
fcen. 


80     $on  ber  ©entente  @otte$. 

3.  <£eltg  jTnb,  bte  letbe  tragen,  Da 
fid)  gottltd)  trauern  ftnbt,  Die  befeuf* 
$en  unb  beftagen  gftr'  uttb  anbrer  leu* 
te  funb  ;  2)te  De^fyalben  traurig,  gefyn, 
£>ft  »or.  ©ott  mit  tfyranen  jtebn  ;  2)ie? 
fe  fotlen  nod)  auf  erben,  Unb  bann 
bort  getrojto  roerben. 

4.  <3eltg  fmb  bte  frommetr  fyer^en, 
£a  man  fanftmutt)  fput>ren  fann,$8el* 
d)e  bofyn  unb  tm$  »er)d)mersen,  2Bet* 
cfjen  gerne  jebermann,  X)ie  nid)t  fu* 
d)en  'eigne  rad),  Unb  befefylen  ©ott  bte 
fad) :  Diefe  will  ber  ^err  befd)it£en, 
Dag  (Te  nod)  bag  lanb  bejtfcen. 

45.  S^eL  3d)  ftunb  an  etnem  morgen. 

(4) 
<^surd)  gnab  fo  will  id)  ffngen,  3n 
^  ©ott'3  furdjt  fcben  an:  i'ieb 
©ott  »or  alien  bittgen,  Den  ndd)flen 
and)  fo  fdjon  D»S  iftS  g'fe^  unb 
propljeten  ^roar,  Die  foll'n  roir  treu* 
lid)  fyalten,  Da^  fag  id)  end)  fitrroafyr. 


Son  ber  ©entente  ©ottel      81 

%  £)ein'n  nadjften  follt  bu  Iteben, 
211$  bid)  in  lieb  unb  leib,  £te  fihtb 
follt  bu  ntd)t  tiben,  2)ann  eg  ift  groge 
gett,  3?ed)t  $u  tfyun  foll'n  roir  Ijeben  an, 
Cifyrifto  S^fw  nadjfolgen,  @ein  uorbtlb 
fefyen  an. 

3  Qeift'tt  nadjflen  follt  bn  fennen, 
Sfym  albeit  Q\xt$  beroetS ;  3d)  barf  fte 
btr  n>ot)I  nennen,  ®o  fyor  unb  merf 
mtt  fleig :  SBrtiber  nnb  fdjroeftern  $u 
ber  fiunb,  ©o  an  dfyrijhtm  tfyun  glau* 
ben,  2lngnommen  feinen  bunb. 

4*  ©ieljft  bu  u)n  ubertreten,  @m 
unbe  an  bir  tljun,  greunblid)  follt  bu 
!)n  baten,  2lu3  lieb  it)m  $eigen  an, 
9<ur  anrifcrjen  bir  nnb  ujm  allein, 
$tf>ut  er  (id)  bann  befefyren,  @ollt  hu 
jufrieben  fein. 

5.  SBill  er  hid)  bann  ntdjt  fjoren, 
Unb  bein  jtraf  nelnnen  an ;  3?od)  ei* 
nem  tl)U  erflaren,  3Bie  fein  fad)  fej> 
getfyan,  Unb  ftraft  tyn  toieber  in  ge# 


82     SBon  ber  ©erneine  ©otteg. 

beim.    ^LOttl  er  eud)  and)  nid)t  fyoren, 
©o  fagt  eg  ber  gemein. 

6.  (5ein  banbel  follt  angeigen, 
$Benn  er  entgegen  ftefyt,  3Btrb  er  fict> 
bann  rfyun  netgen,  Unb  ©ott  urn  gna* 
be  flebt,  ©o  traget  djrtjHtcbe  gebnlb  ; 
Jtftitt  ©ott  tton  berjen  bitten  $or  fetne 
fttnb  unb  fdjulb. 

7.  5BiK  er  bie  g'mein  nidtf  fybren, 
3b^  ftraf  md)t  nebmen  an,  £but  bte 
$eugmg  erfldren,  2)arnad)  lagt$  ur* 
tbeit  gabn :  Serfunbt  ij)n  ©ortetf  plag 
unb  rad),  $Bo  er  in  funb  tterfyarrer, 
Die  ibm  tt>trt>  folgen  nad). 

8.  Son  ibm  tt>ut  eud)  abfdjetben 
9Col)I  in  berfelben  fhtnb,  ftalt  ibn  rote 
einen  betben,  5Cie  grebt'ba*  fefyrifli 
munb.  5tucb  frridit  tyaulut  ofjn  trug 
unb  lift:  £but  tt>n  son  eud)  Ijmaufe, 
3Der  ungefyorfam  ift. 


Son  ber  ©emeine  ©otteS.      83 

46  Wle ft  Ungnab  beqebr  id)  nidjt  tton 
bir,  (49)  . 
jofylauf,  n>ol)Iauf  bu  ©otte$ 
g'tnein !  £eilta,  unb  rein,  3"  bte* 
fen  legten  getten,  Die  bit  et'm  ntann 
errcablet  btfl:,  £>etjt  3efu  Gljrijt,  £l)U 
bid)  tbm  $uberetten.  ?eg  an  betn  $ier, 
<£)ann  er  fommt  fdjier,  £)arum  bercit 
bag  ^ocf)gett^f£etb,  £)ann  er  rotrb  fd)on 
bie  bocf)Sett  fyon,  Did)  ewig  ntc^t  mel)r 
tton  il)m  lofym 

2.  2)a$  Ueib,  batton  gemelbet  ift  3« 
btefer  frift,  ©oil  t)eilitq,  fetjn  unb  retne, 
©oil  roeber  fltecf  nod/run^el tyoty ©ollt 
bu  tterfiofnt.  ©o  will  ©ott  l)on  etn 
gmeine.  Darum  er  \)at  geben  in  tob 
©ein  liebetf  finb,  uor  beine  fitnb.  5lu$ 
lauter  qnab,  bein  mifietfyat  £)tr  ©ott 
betn  £>err  uergeben  bat, 

3.  ©o  nun  bein  fttnb  ttergeben  tfl 
Surd)  Sefum  @t)ri|r,  £at  bid)  ©ott 
neu  gebofyren  3m  tauf  burd)  ben  fyetlt* 


84     Sou  ber  ©emetne  ©otteg. 

gen  ©etfi,  2)af}  bu  nun  fyeigt  Grin' 
braut  @t)rifti  erfotjren.  palt  bid)  al* 
lein  be$  gmafyleS  bein,  55tl  tt)m  bereit 
$u  aller  geir,  $ein  anbern  mann  foUt 
nef)men  an,  2)tcf)  fetn  altetnig  tyalten 
tfyun. 

47,  2DW.   $ommt  ber  $u  mtr,  fpridjt 

(6) 
CIgacfr  auf,  tt>ad)  auf,  o  menfdjenfutb! 
*^  Son  betnem  fdjlaf  flel>  auf  ge* 
ftfmnnb,  2Bie  bijr  bu  fo  tterbroflen? 
SBillt  bu  btefen  tag  mugig  ftebn,  Unb 
nid)t  ing  £>erren  Weinberg  gefyn,  £)er 
bid)  fjat  brufen  lafien  ? 

2.  3ft  ©ott  nid)t  ein  freunblidjer 
mann,  £>er  ben  Weinberg  bat  aufge* 
tfyan.  2111  bte  $u  ifjm  tfjun  fomtnen, 
Unb  arbeiten  bie  Heine  tfit,  £)en'n 
will  er  balb  bie  eroig  freub  ©eben  mit 
alien  frommen. 

3.  5Bie  fetjb  ifyr  fo  gar  fdjldfrtg  lent, 
£>ag  tt>r  nidjt  wogt  bie  fleine  $ett  2)te 


Son  ber  ©emetne  ©otte&      85 

laj!  mit  ttnllen  tragen.  ©a  enng  freub 
ber  tagfobn  if!,  SBd'brt  eg  bod)  nur  em 
fletrte  frtj!,  ©eneigt  fyat  jtd)  ber  rage. 

4.  p  menfd)  lag  birS  $n  !>ergett 
gofyn,  ©tet)  bte  frommen  abater  an, 
£)onb  bte  faj!  auf  ftcf>  gnommen,  Xxa* 
gen  met  jabr  nnb  mandjen  tag,  Unb 
jtnb  bennod)  nid)t  worben  fdjroad), 
23i$  fte  $nr  rul)  fe^nb  fommem 

5,  £5arnm  t>er$ief)etS  nid)t  $n  Tang, 
Sluf  bag  bte  fonn  nid)t  nntergting ; 
£)ie  nad)t  tf)ut  bequ  nafyen*  £>arnm 
nefymt  end)  ntd)t  (anger  roetf,  Strett  itt 
ben  Weinberg  ein  mit  eil,  6o  tt>r  lofnt 
tt)ottt  empfangem 

48.  5DM.  SWemen  3efum.  (35) 
C^efn !  baue  beinen  feib,  £)einen  tern* 
%j  pel  bane  roieber ;  2)u,  bn  felbf! 
bag  noerf  forttreib,  ©onf!  fallt  atte^ 
balb  barnieber.  £)etne£  mnnbeg  le* 
benggeij!  <5d)affe  n>aS  er  nn£  ttetityctffo 


86     &on  ber  ©emeute  ©otte$* 

2.  £etne  fdjaflein  jtnb  gerftreuf, 
Unb  tterirrt  auf  etguen  wegen ;  21ber, 
£»err,  eg  tfl  nun  sett,  £a§  bu  ifynen 
gebft  entgegen,  ©ie  $u  fammeln  in 
bte  Iteb,  £urd)  be$  geifieg  fraft  unb 
trteb* 

3.  £)u,  £err  3e(n,  unfer  ein$,  Un* 
fer  atle^,  Ctcf>t  unb  leben !  ?ag  borf) 
beiner  ftnber  feing  (£inem  anbern  ftd) 
ergeben  ;  £u,  §err  3efu!  unfer  f)irt, 
Unfre  roetbe,  fpeif?  unb  nnrtl). 

4.  3e«^)  un$  in  bein  t)er^  fyinein, 
3tond  fontg  t)od)  erfyaben,  9flarf)  un$ 
eintg,  feufd)  unb  rein,  9?eiif)  an  bei* 
nen  ©otteg  gaben,  Reiner  liebe  fugeg 
bint  @eb  un$  gletcfyen  jTnn  unb  mutfy. 

5.  Jtinblein,  gebt  ber  liebe  pla£, 
2agt  ben  geift  beg  friebenS  warren, 
grieb  unb  liebe  tfr  ein  fd)a£,  ^er  un* 
enbltcf)  t)orf)  $u  fyalten,  ?iebe  ijt  bie  fit* 
ge  fpeig,  2)ie  man  igt  im  ^arabetg. 


$om  cfyrtjHtcfyen  Seben  2C.      87 


9Som  c£)riftlid)eri  ficbcn  unb 
SBatlbel! 

49.  md    2Bar  ©ott  md)t  nut  un$ 

biefe.  (3) 
ttlj-erft  auf  tf>r  ttolfer  allqemein,  M* 
"^  fyte  auf  biefer  erbeii,  %bv  fet>b 
jung,  aft,  grog  ober  flein,  SSollet  tt>r 
feltg  roerben,  <feo  miiffet  tt>r  »on  fun* 
ben  lobit,  (Stmfto  bem  £erren  folgen 
tl)itn,  9iacf)  fetnem  widen  leben. 

2.  Dagu  (5t)riflu£  auf  erben  fam 
£en  red)ten  tt>ea,  $u  lefyren,  £a#  man 
tton  fitnben  ab  foil  ftofyn,  Unb  fid)  gu 
tfym  befefyren.  Dnnn  er  jelbjl  fprtcf)r, 
id)  bin  ber  roeg,  £)aburd)  man  $u  bem 
Sarer  gefyt,  ©v  roabrtjett  unb  ba$  le* 
ben. 

3.  3Ser  mit  ifym  will  qemeinfcriaft 
fyon,  ©ein$  reicbg  tbeilfyafria.  nxrben, 
£)erfelb  mug  and)  be&jleidfye'n  rfyunM* 


88        SSom  cfjrtftltdjen  ?eben 

t>te  anf  btefer  erben.  3a  roefcfyer  nut 
tbm  erben  witt,  9Wng  fyte  baben  be$ 
letbentf  mef,  Urn  fetne$  namen$  toil* 
len. 

4»  38e(d)er  nmt  fyte  tn  btefer  gett 
9ERtt  bent  £erren  tfynt  fterben,  £>er 
rotrb  aucf)  mtt  tfym  erota.  freub  3n$ 
SBaterS  retd)  ererben.  3Ber  aber 
ibm  ntdjt  fofgen  tfyut,  §)en  bat  and) 
nicfyt  erlogt  fetn  bint,  ©em  fiinb  and) 
mcf)t  ttergeben. 

5*  £ann  went  fetn  fttnb  fcergeben 
tfl,  £)er  foil  fie  ntcfyt  mebr  tretben, 
5Ilfo  lefyrt  nng  £err  3efue  gbrift 
©onft  cjroffer  petn  nnb  letben  3f)nt 
ttnrb  begeanen  gu  ber  (frtnb,  ©oer  abs 
ftel  k>on  ©otteg  bunb  Sent  fdjaben 
bofer  roitrbe. 

50,  2DM.    Vlnn  fTcf)  ber  tag  geenbet. 
(32) 
^a$  mid)  anf  btefer  tt>el^  betritbt, 
2)a$  wafyret  fnr$e  $ett:   2Ba$ 


unb  SKanbeL  89 

aber  meine  feete  liebr,  S)aS  bletbt  in 
enngfeit.  Drum  fabr,  o  welt,  Wit 
efyr  unb  gclb,  Unb  beiner  wollujt  bin ; 
3m  creufc  nnb  fpott  $ann  mir  mem 
@ott  (£rqutcfen  mutb  unb  jum. 

2.  Die  tfyoren^freube  biefer  welt, 
5Gte  fug  ffe  unmer  ladjr,  $at  fdjleu* 
nia,  tbr  a,eftd)t  tterfMt,  Unb  ben  in  leib 
gebradjt,  Der  auf  fte  baut :  SSer  aber 
traut  Mem  auf  ($otteg  treu :  Der 
ftej>ec  fdjon  bie  fyimmelgfron,  Unb 
freut  fid)  of)ne  reu. 

3,  ^ftein  3?fu3  btetbet  meine  freub, 
2Ba$  frag  id)  nad)  ber  melt  ?  3Celt  ifl 
nur  furd)t  unb  ttaurt.qfett,  Die  felbffc 
gar  balb  gerfatlt ;  3d)  bin  ja  fdjon 
SO^tt  ©otte$  ©of)n  3n»  mauoen  l>ter 
fcertraut,  ®er  broben  ,.$r  Unb  bier  be* 
fdjufct,  5&at>rt  mid)  ju  feiner  brant 

.  4»  21d),  3efu  !  tobt'  in  mir  bie  weir, 
Unb  meinen  alten  (Inn,  Der  jTd)  fo  ger* 
ne  $u  ibr  bait ;  £err,  nimm  mid)  felbft 
nur  r)m,  Unb  binbe  mid)  ©an$  ttefttg* 


90        $om  cfyrifUtdjen  ?eben 

ltd)  2(n  bid),  o  £err,  mein  bort !  (go 
ftr  id)  nid)t  3n  beinem  Itd>tr  33ig  in 
bte  lebentfpfort. 

51.  9M.    Me  Stfenfdjen.  (22.) 

GSemutb  ijt  bie  fcbonfte  tugenb,  filler 
^  djriftenrubm  unb  el)r,  £enn  fie  $ie* 
ret  unfre  jugenb,  Unb  bag  alter  nod) 
inelmebr  ^Pflegen  fTe  aud)  ntcbt  gu 
loben,  Die  $u  grofjem  glucf  erbeben ; 
(gie  ijt  mebr  ai^  golb  unb  gelb,  Unb 
wa$  berrlid)  in  ber  welt. 

2.  (giefye,  ^efuS  war  bemiitbig,  Grr 
erbob  jTd)  felbften  nid)t,  (£r  war  freunb* 
lid),  liebreid)  gittig,  3Bte  un$  ©otteg 
wort  berid)t ;  Wlan  befanb  in  feinem 
leben  ©ar  fein  prangen  unb  erbeben, 
£)rum  fprid)t  er  gu  mir  unb  bir :  ?er* 
ne  bemiitb  bod)  eon  mir. 

3.  2Ber  ber  bemutb  ijt  befliften,  3(1 
be#  jebermann  beliebt ;  5Ber  ba  nidrtS 
will  fein  unb  wiffen,  £er  ift£,  bem 
©ott  et>re  gtebt :  £etnutb  Ijat  ©ott 


unb  SOanbeL  91 

jlerg  gefalfen,  ©ie  gefdllt  aud)  benen 
alien,  Die  auf  ®otte3  wegen  gefyu, 
Unb  in  3efu  liebe  flel)n.     . 

4.  Demutl)  madKt  ntd)t  tterddjr* 
ltd),  2Bie  bte  ftof$e  melt  augfdjre^r, 
5Benn  fTe  frerf)  unb  unbebdcfyltd)  Die 
bemutbigen  anfpet)t:  ©tol$e  muffen 
felbft  gejteljit,  SBenn  ffe  from  me  urn 
jtd)  fefyen,  Dag  bod)  bemutfy  ebler  iff, 
2113  em  fredjer,  flower  cfyrijl:. 

52.  $JM.    gflad)  mtt  mtr.    (28) 

flfljir  nad)!  fprtdjt  (JEbrtfhtS,  unfer 
^^elb,  pliv  nad)  it>r  (Sbrtften  alle : 
Serleugnet  end),  tterlagt  bte  welt,  golgt 
metnem  ruf  unb  fdjalle ;  9iebmt  euer 
creufc  unb  ungemad)  2lnf  eud),  folgt 
metnem  roanb'el  nad). 

2.  3d)  bin  bag  ltdjt,  tdj  feucftf  eud> 
fur  9Dttt  {jetl'gem  tugenb*leben,  5Cer 
$u  mtr  fommt  unb  folget  mtr,  Darf 
nid)t  tm  jtnftem  fdjroeben    3d)  bin 


92        23om  d)rijHid)en  ?eben 

ber  tt>eg,  tcf)  vt>etfe  wofyl,  2Bte  man 
roafyrbafttg  roanbeln  foil. 

3.  9D?etn  t)er^  ift  t)olt  bemiitfyigfeir, 
SSoll  liebe  metne  feele,  9ftetn  munb  ber 
fleu£t  $u  jeber  gett  3Son  fiigem  fanfts* 
mutb^ole,  9J?em  getjt,  genuine,  fraft 
unb  ftnn  if]:  ©ott  ergeben,  fctjaut  auf 
ttm. 

4.  3d)  getg  end)  ba$,  wa$  fdjabltd) 
iff/  3u  fliefyen  unb  $u  metben,  Unb  en* 
er  t>erg  oon  arger  lift  3"  rem'gen  unb 
$u  fdjeibem  3d)  bin  ber  feelen  felS 
unb  borr,  Unb  fiifyr  end)  $u  ber  fums 
ntel^pfort. 

5.  gafltS  eud)  $u  [corner,  tcf)  gel)  ttor* 
an,  3d)  ffeb  eud)  an  ber  fette,  3d)  fam* 
pfe  felbfr,  id)  bred)  bie  bafyn,  53m  aHe^ 
in  bem  jhrette.  Qnn  bojer  fnedjr,  ber 
jltU  barf  jtefyn,  5Benn  erben  felbfyerrn 
(Tebt  angebn. 

6.  (so  lafjt  unS  benn  bem  Iteben 
£erm  Wit  letb  unb  feel  nadjgefjen, 
Unb  n>ol)lgemutl),  gerroft  unb  gent, 


vint)  $&at\M.  93 

fdet}  tbm  im  fetben  flef>en !  Denn  roer 
ntrf)t  fdmpft>  trdgt  auct)  bte  fron  £)eg 
erc'gen  leben^  ntd)t  ba»on. 

53,  gftrti  ftreu  bid)  fe&r,  o.  (18) 
(grf)affet,fcfyajfet,metnefinber,6cfyaf* 
^  fet  eure  feligfett :  Pallet  ntdjt,  nne 
freeze  fitnber,  9?ur  auf  gegenttmrt'ge 
gett ;  ©onbern  fcfyauet  iiber  end),  Dfan* 
get  nad)  bem  l)tmme(retd),  Unb  be* 
mufyet  eud)  auf  erben,  5Cie  tt>r  moget 
feltg  roerben. 

2*  £)ag  nun  btefeS  mog  gefefyefyen, 
Wlu$t  i\)v  nid)t  nad)  fletfd)  unb  blut, 
Unb  beffelben  9?etgung  gefyen ;  ©on* 
bern  tt>aS  ©ott  unit  unb  tfyut,  2)a3 
mug  ett>tg  unb  alleut  GrureS  lebentf 
rtd)tfd)tiur  fetw,  (£$  mag  gfetfd)  unb 
bhtf  m  alien  Uebel  ober  wo\)i  gefaden. 

3. 3br  fyabt  urfad)$u  befennen,  "Sag 
in  eud)  aud)  (Bitnbe  (tecft;  £>a$  tyr 
fletfd)  uon  fletfd)  $u  nennen,  £>afj  end) 
lauter  elenb  becft ;  Unb  ba$  @otte$ 


94        SSom  cf)rift[td)en  ?eben 

gnaben*fraft  Dciir  allein  bag  gute 
fdjafft :  3a,  bag  aujfer  feiner  gnabe, 
3n  eucf)  md)t$  bann  jeelen*fd)abe. 

4.  Seltg,  roer  tm  glauben  fampfet, 
8elig,  roer  tm  fampf  beftef)t,  Unb  bie 
fttnben  in  jTd)  bdmpfet,  <£elig,  wer  bie 
weft  tterfdjmdbt.  Unter  @bnfii  creu* 
£e£  fdjmad)  Saget  man  bem  fneben 
nad) :  $Ber  ben  £tmmel  ttnll  ererben, 
5i}?ug  $nt>or  mit  @t)riflo  flerben. 

54.  9DW.  (seelcnroeibe,  metne.  (11) 
jjHler  fid)  biinfen  lafjt,  er  ftebet,  ©efye 
^^gu,  bag  er  nid)t  fall :  £>er  t>erfu* 
djer,  wo  man  gefyet,  Sdjleidjet  wn$ 
naet)  itberall. 

2.  (sicfyerbeit  Ijat  triel  betrogen! 
^d)laffuct)t  ttmt  ja  nimmer  gut;  2Ber 
bason  roirb  iibenoogen,  25inbet  tfym 
felbfr  eine  rutf). 

3.  ©tmon,  roann  er  j!d)  ttermifier, 
OHitbem  £errn  in  tob  $ugebn,  Unb  be$ 
tt>ad)en$  bod)  t>ergij]et,  9LRu£  er  balb  in 
tfyrdnen  fteljn. 


unb  SSanbel.  95 

4.  3ft  ber  neue  c\eift  ^(etct)  ttnllig ; 
3ft  bag  alte  fletfd)  bod)  fd)tt>ad). 
©djldfeft  bu,  fo  trdgft  trn  billia,  <3tatt 
beg  lobnS  X)te(  reel)  unb  ad). 

5.  Unfer  feinb  ift  ftetg  in  roajfen, 
(53  fommt  tt>m  fetn  fdjlummer  an; 
$Barum  rooltten  unr  bann  fdjlafen  ? 
£a£  wax  gar  nidjt  roofylgetljan. 

6.  SBofytbem,  ber  nttt  furdjt  unb 
jtttern  ©eine  feligfeit  ftetg  fdjaft,  (£r 
ift  ftdjer  fur  gewittern,  £>ie  tie  ftdjern 
roeggeraffr. 

7.  SBobl  bem,  ber  ftetg  tt)ad)t  unb 
fletjet  5iuf  ber  fdnnalen  pilgrimgbafyn; 
UBetl  er  nnberoegltd)  ftetyet,  ^Bannber 
feinb  tfyn  fdtlet  an. 

8.  2Bot)l  bem,  ber  ba  feme  lenben 
3mmer  lagt  umgiirtet  fet>n,  Unb  t>a$ 
Iid)t  in  feinen  fydnben  9iie  Derlieret  fei* 
nen  fdjein. 

9.  2Bol)l  bem,  ber  bet  $ett  t>erffel>et, 
<5eine  £ampe  nut  bem  61,  SSann  ber 


96       SBom  d)ri|Httf)eit  i'eben 

brauttgam  ttergtefyet,  <£>er  errettet  fetne 
feel. 

10.  D  bit  bitter  bctner  Ftnber,  £er 
bu  ftf)ldffr  nod)  ftfjlummerft  ntrf)t; 
9D?ad)e  mtcf)  $um  itberrotnber  We$ 
fd)laf$,  ber  mid)  anftcfjt. 

11.  ?ag  nttcf)  mental^  ffd)er  voerbeti; 
Detne  gurrf)t  befcfytrme  mid):  Der 
fcerfurfutng  laf!*befd)n>erbeu?[Mbre  bu 
felbfl  gnabtgltd). 

12.  (get  bu  roecfer  metner  jlnnen, 
Dag  ffe  btr  ftet^  wadjenb  fe*m,  Unb 
ttf),  roann  tcf)  mug  son  fytnnen,  2Bad)* 
enb  aucf)  mag  fcfjlafen  etn. 

55.  9M.  <§!)ri|ru$,  ber  tft  mem.  (7) 
OTd)  bletb  mtt  betner  gnabe  53et)  un$, 
**  $err  Sefu  @brift,  Dag  mt$  I)iiv 
fortntct)tfd)abe  De$  bofen  fetnbegltft. 
2.  2ld)  bletb  mtt  betnem  roorte  S5ep 
ung,  briefer  roertl),  Dag  ung  bepb 
Ijter  unb  borte  6ep  trojt  unb  fyetl  be* 

tytt)Xt. 


unb  SBanbel.  97 

3.  2lrf)  bleib  mit  betnem  licfyte  SBet) 
un$  in  ftnfterrtig,  3)er  funben  mad)t 
gecntcfyte,  Unb  mad)  bug  t>erg  genng. 

4.  2ld)  bletb  mit  betnem  fegen  S5e|> 
uuS,  bu  reidjer  jjerr,  5)a^  molten  unb 
ttermogen  3)urct)  beinen  ©eu?  fcer* 
mebr. 

5.  2l<f)  bletb  mit  beinem  fcfyufce  S3ep 
un$,  bu  jtarfer  t>elb,  £)ag  ung  ber 
feinb  ntcfjt  tru$e,  Unb  fall  t>ie  bofc 
welt. 

6.  $ld)  bletb  mit  beinet  treue  S3cp 
ung,  mein  foerr  unb  @ott,  23ejMnbia/ 
feit  tterlettje,  £elf  ung  au$  alter  nott). 

56.  9M.     §erjfid)  tbut  mid)  ttcrlan* 

gen.  (7) 
Qfcon  fyer$en  rooll'n  wir  fmgen  3i* 
^  frieb  unb  einigfeit,  Wlit  fleig  unb 
ernfte  brtngen  3«  ber  fcoUfommenfyett, 
£)a§  wtr  ©ott  mbgen  gfallen,  3Bor$u 
er  unS  will  fyon,  £>a$  merft  it>r  from? 
men  alle,  Za$t  en<i)$  $u  fjer$en  gotytt. 


98        $om  tf)viftlid)tn  Zeben 

2.  £>  @otr!  bu  woajt  un^  .qeben, 
3e$t  unb  $u  aller  ftunb,  3»  bemem 
roort  $u  leben,  3u  balten  bemen  bunb, 
WBeUjt  ung  Dollfommen  macfyen,  3n 
frieb  unb  etnigfeir,  £)aj?bu  ung  jtnbei? 
tt>adjen,  Unb  alle^ett  bereit. 

3.  2Bann  bu  nun  nnrjt  aufbrecfyen, 
D  £erre  3efn  <§brf|l:!  3u  aflen  from* 
men  fprecfyen  :  &ommr  ber  bte  ibr 
fet)b  g'riift,  %&)  will  eurf)  mir  mir  fubs 
ren,  3n  meineg  23aterg  rcicr),  £>arin 
follt  tt>r  regteren,  Unb  leben  enuglicrj. 

4.  ^nt  retrf)  bag  ©ort  bereiter,  ^a 
tft  grcfj  eintgfett,  grieb,  freub,  gu  at* 
len  $eiten,  pa  big  in  eroigfett.  $BolTn 
rmr  bag  retrf]  erlanqen/$)te  gro£e  et* 
nigfetr,  9flufpn  roirg  auf  erb  empfan* 
gen,  £)ag  mir  roerben  berett. 

5.  §)ann  unferg  $aterg  ttntfenTOf* 
fen  voir  fyier  ana)  gfeid)  .2luf  erb  albeit 
erfitUen,  3Bte  in'  bem  i)imme(reicf). 
$)ann  alfo  tt)ut  nn$  letyren  Unfer  £>err 


ltttb  3BaubeL  99 


Sefng  Sbrifc  ®a$  wir  fcoltfommeu 
roerben,  $Bie  unfer  23ater  tjt. 

57.  9M.  gWeiite  feet  itf.  (40) 
C|efu,  meine  freube,  9fteineg  t)er$en$ 
\J  roeibe,  3?fW/  meine  $ier !  2ld),  roie 
lang,  act)  lange  3ft  bent  ber^en  bange, 
Unb  t>er(angt  nad)  bir.  ®otteg  ?amm, 
metn  brauttgam !  buffer  bir  foil  mtr 
auf  erben,  2Rid)tg  fonft  (ieberg  werben. 

2.  Uitter  betnem  fd)irmen  23tn  id) 
fi'tr  ben  ftiirmen  filler  feinbefre^.  ?ag 
ben  fatan  ttntrern,  ?ag  ben  fcinb  erbit* 
tern,  Wiv  ftet)t  3efu  bet).  Ob  e$  jefct 
gfetdt)  fradjt  unb  bli$t,  Dbgleid)  funb 
unb  t)5Ue  fcfyrecfen,  3e(u$'  mitt  mid) 
betfen. 

3.  £ro$  bent  alreu  bracken,  Zxofy 
be$  tobetf  rad)en,  £ro$  ber  furdjt  ba* 
$u !  £obe  melt  unb  fpringe !  3d)  bin 
i)ier,  unb  jlnge  in  gar  fidjrer  ruf) ; 
©otteS  mad)t  tyalt  mid)  in  ad)t:  (£rb 
unb  abgrunb  mug  t)erjtummen,£>b  jTe 
nod)  fo  brummem 


100      3Som  d)rijtltd)eu  ?ebett 

4.  $Beg  nut  alien  fdjdfcen  !  §)u  btft 
metn  ertqe£en,  3efU/  metne  lujt.  $8eg, 
tbr  etteln  efyren,  3d)  mag  eud)  ntctit 
tjoren,  9Sfetbt  mtr  unbenntgt.  @(enb, 
notb,  creu$,  fdjmad)  unb  tob  ©oil 
mid),  ob  ict>  utel  mug  leiben,  9fad)t 
t>on  3ffw  fd)etben, 

5.  ©ute  nadjt,  o  roefen,  $a$  bte 
welt  erlefen !  5fttr  gefdllft  tn  nid)t. 
©ute  nad)t,  tt>r  funben,  23letbet  roett 
babinten,  $omtnt  md)t  mel)r  ang 
ltdjt !  ©ute  nacf)t,  bu  flol^  unb  prad)t, 
£)tr  fe^  <jan$,  bit  lajier*leben,  ©ute 
nad)t  gegeben. 

6.  sIBetd)t,tl)rtrauer*getfter!  §)anu 
mem  freubenmetfter,  Sefittf  trttt  ber* 
etn.  £enen,  bte  ©ott  lieben,  9Jht# 
and)  ibft  betritben  tauter  gucfer  fetm. 
5)ulb  id)  fdjon  bter  fpott  unb  fyobn, 
penned)  bletbjl  $n  aud)  im  letbe,  3e* 
fu!  metne  freube. 


tmb  3Banbel.  101 

58.  Wlel.    (P  tfarfer  ®ott.    (12) 
C|f)r  junge  fyelben,  aufgewadjt!   £)ie 
\j  gan$e  welt  mujj   fei>n    seracbt. 
£iruni   etlr,    ba®  tbr  in  turner    gett 
9Jiact)t  eure  feelen  wobl  berett. 

2.  20a3  tft  tie  welt  mit  allem  tbun  ? 
£)en  bunt)  gemacbt  mit  (Slotted  @obn, 
§5a£  bletbt  ber  feel  in  ewtgfeit  <£in' 
$utfer*fu§e  luft  unb  freub. 

3.  3<*  nimmermebr  geliebt  tie  welt, 
$ielmebr  ftct>  3efu  $ugefellt,  <So  itber* 
fommt  man  glaubengfraft,  §)ag  man 
and)  bait  ibr  tbun  beftraft. 

4.  9tun  weg  biermrt/-  bu  eitelfeit 
gfg  tft  mir  nun  $u  lieb  bie  se^^  £>a$ 
id)  fie  nictjt  inefyr  fo  anwenb,  £)ag  tcl) 
ben  namen  ©otteg  fdjdnb* 

5.  3d)  bab  eg  nun  bei  mir  bebarf)t, 
Unb  biefen  frfjlug  gar  ttejt  gemacbt, 
<Da§  eg  mir  nun  foil  Sefug  fet)n.  Unb 
wollt  mem  fleifcb  nidjt  gem  baretn. 

6.  3«r  falfcfyen  welt  unb  tfyrem  trug 


102     ®ebaU  unb  S3ttr*?teber. 

(Spriest  meine  feef,  e$  ijt  genug  ;  3u 
lang  bab  td)  bie  lujt  geltebt,  Unb  ba* 
mtt  meinen  @ott  betrubr. 

7.  3d)  etl  nun  fort  $u  tneiuem©ott, 
£er  nud)  erfauft  »om  fiuct)  unb  tob  ; 
£arum  id)  and)  nun  al£  etn  reb,  §tn* 
ftifyro  »eir  an  %e\n  fleb. 

8.  9?tcf)t^  anberS  will  td),  ate  ©ott 
null,  9$enn  er  mir  btlft,  bap  id)  ba$ 
jtet,-  5Bo$tt  er  mid)  berufen  bat,  @r* 
langen  mogein  ber  that. 

9.  @o  foil  metn  ber$  mtt  preifl  unb 
banf,  3bm  erotg  brtngen  lobgefang  : 
©elobet  fe»ft  tn  in  ber  $ett,  £)u  gro* 
#er  ©otr,  t)on  (£rctgfett ! 


©ebat-  unb  S3ttt=2ieber. 

59.  9M.    <5traf  mid)  nid)t.    (29) 
«IJ-ad)e  bid),  metn  getft,  berttt;  5Ba* 
MV  d)e,  flet)  unb  bate,  £)a£  bid)  nid)t 
bie  bofe  %eit  Unserfyofftbetrete;  £)enn 


<3ebaU  unb  23itt4!ieber,      103 

eg  ijt  (satang  Itft  Ueber  mete  frommen 
3ur  tterfudjung  fommen. 

2.  2lber  madie  erjt  red)t  auf  $on 
bem  funben*fd)lafe,  £)enn  eg  folgef 
fonft  barauf  (£ine  lange  ftrafe,  Unb  bte 
nort),  (gamt  bem  tob,  9R6d)te  bid)  in 
funben  Un»ermut()er  ftnben. 

3.  ^Bad)e  auf !  fonft  fann  bid)  nid)t 
Unfer  §err  erleudKen.  $Bad)e!  fan* 
|len  wirb  bein  ltd)t  Did)  nod)  feme 
beudnen !  1)enn  @ott  will  2>or  bie 
full  ©einer  gnabengaben  Dfne  augen 
baben. 

4.  <18ad)e!  ba§  bid)  ©atang  lift 
9ttd)t  im  fd)laf  antreffe,  58eil  er  fonft 
bebenbe  t(t,  Da£  er  bid)  bedjfe  Unb 
©ott  giebt,  f)it  er  liebt,  Dft  in  feine 
ftrafen,  $Bann  jte  fid>er  fd)lafen. 

5.  2)rum  fo  la#  ung  imnterbar  $Ba* 
d)en,  fleben,  baten !  UBeil  bie  angft, 
notb  unb  gefabr  ^mtner  naber  treten; 
£>enn  bie  ^it  3fl  mdjt  roett,  £>a  unS 


104     ®ebati  unb  23ttt.?ieber. 

©ott  mirb  ric^ten,  Unb  bte  weft  tter* 
nidjten- 

60.  9JW.  3cf)  will  einfam.  (63) 
(SJteb,  l)te  bin  id),  (Sbrenfonuj !  £ege 
^  mid)  ttor  beinen  ttjron  :  &d)ti>a* 
d)e  tbranen,  $inblid)  febnen,  JBring 
id)  bir,  bn  S02enjd>enfobn !  %a$  bid) 
jtnben,  2a#  bid)  ftuben  $on  mir,  ber 
id)  afd)  unb  rbon. 

2.  ©iet)  bod)  auf  mid),  £err,  id) 
bitt  bid),  ?enfe  mid)  nad)  Detnem  fTnn, 
25id)  alleine  3d)  nur  mepne,  3)etn  er* 
faufter  erb  id)  bin  :  ?af?  bid)  ftnben  :,: 
®teb  bid)  mix,  unb  nimm  mid)  bin. 

3.  3d)  be^e^re  md)tg,  o  £>erre !  s2llg 
nur  betne  frei)e  .gnab,  i)ie  bu  $icbe\i, 
£)en  bu  liebejt,  Unb  ber  bid)  iiebt  in 
ber  tt)at :  ?ag  bid)  ftnben  :,:  §)er  l>at 
alleS,  roer  bid)  fyat. 

4.  £tmmel$fonne,  feelemt>onne,Un* 
befledteS  ©otte^  ?anim !  3n  ber  bole, 
9D?etne   feele  ©udjet  bid),  o  23rauti* 


(frebat*  unb  93itr*?teber.      105 

gam !  £ag  bid)  jtnben  :,:  8tarfer  jpelb 
a\i$  Qamb$  jiainrn. 

5.  £6r,  tt)te  flagltd),  tt>ie  beroegltd) 
£)ir  bie  arme  feele  (Tna,r,  3Bie  bemii* 
rtjuj  Unt>  rcefymiitbia.  <DeineS  ftnbeg 
ftimme  flin.gt ;  i*ag  bid)  fxtiben  :,: 
2)enn  mem  beqe  $u  bir  brtngt. 

6.  £>tefer  $eiten  eitelfeiten,  Sttitii* 
tbum,  roottuft,  ebr  unb  freub,  ©epnb 
nur  fd)mer$en  3Hetnem  ber^en,  $Bel* 
djeg  fucbt  bte  eroigfeit ;  £aj?  bid)  jtn* 
ben:,:  ©roger  ©ott !  mad)  mid)  berett. 

61.  Wei  Wlad)e  bid),  meat  geifit.  (29) 
Oiebfter  §eitanb  !  nabe  bid)f  9fteinen 
^  grunb  beritfyre;  Unb  auS  allem 
frafttajtct)  9J?id)  in  bid)  etnfut>re :  £a§ 
id)  bid)  Snntgltd)  9J?6g  in  liebe  fafien, 
2Weg  anbre  laflen. 

2.  @ammlc  ben  ^erftreuten  finn, 
£reuer  £»irt  ber  feelen  !  £)enn  roann 
id)  in  bir  nid)t  bin,  5[T2ug  metn  geift 
(Id)  qualen;   @reatur  Slengflet  nur, 


106     ®ebat*  unb  33ttr*2teber. 

£5u  allein  fannjl  geben  D^ufye,  freub 
unb  leben. 

3.  9J?ad)e  mid)  t>on  allem  fret), 
©riinblicr)  abgejdneben,  £)a£  id)  einge* 
febret  fep  S'retg  in  beinen  frteben ; 
$inbltd)  rein,  Sanft  unb  ffein,  Qid) 
in  unfdmlb  fe^e,  3n  bir  leb  unb  jtefye. 

4.  9ftenfd)enfreunb,  Smmanu'el! 
Did)  mtt  mir  »ermdt)le.  jj  bu  fanfte 
liebe&quett,  Salbe  geift  unb  feele ; 
£)aj5  mein  will  Sanft'unb  |M,  Dbne 
wiberftreben,  £>tr  |7d>  mdg  ergeben. 

5.  ^ebermann  t)at  feine  luft,  Unb 
fein  jeitttertmben  ;  5Rir  [c»  eine£  nur 
beroufjt,  fterr,  in  btr  $u  bletben;  2U? 
le$  foil  gblgen  rootyl,  UBann  tcb  mid) 
nur  itbe  3n  bem  tt>eg  ber  liebe. 

6.  (Sreaturen  bleibet  fern.  Unb  roa$ 
fonjt  faun  ftoren :  %e\u,  id)  mttf  fd)u>eu 
gen  gem,  Unb  tid)  in  mir  boren; 
©cfjaffe  bu  58abre  rul),  SStrfe  nad) 
gefallen  3d)  fyalt  ftiU  in  alien* 


©ebdt*  unb  23irt*2ieber.      107 

7.  $0a$  nod)  flitcfytig,  fammle  bu ; 
5BaS  nod)  flof^  ift,  beuge ;  3£ag  ser* 
roirret,  bring  $ur  rut)';  $Ba3  nod) 
fyarf,  erroeidje ;  £a§  in  mir  'ifttc^t^ 
tjinfur  2ebe  nod)  erfdjetne,  2(tg  mein 
frennb  alletne. 

62,  9M.     Sffon  ffd)  ber.     (32) 
OjJJein  ®ott !  bag  berg  iO)  bringe  btr, 
3ur  gabe  nnb  gefcfyenf :  2.n  for* 
berjt  biefeg  ja  t)on  mir,  3)eg  bin  i$ 
eingebenf. 

2.  @tet>  mir  mein  finb !  bein  fyer$, 
fprid)fit  bn,  £)a$  ifl:  mir  lieb  unb  roertty, 
im  jtnbeft  anberji  bod)  ntcijt  rut)  3m 
fytmmel  unb  auf  erb. 

3.  9iun  bu,  mein  33ater !  nimm  eg 
an,  9flein  t)cr$,  k>erad)t  eg  nid)t,  3cf) 
gebg  fa  gut  id)g  geben  fann,  $et)r  $u 
mir  bein  geftrfjt. 

4.  3war  jft  eg  softer  fiinbenroujt, 
Unb  roller  eitelfeit,  2)eg  guten  aber 
unbenmgt,  £)er  roatjren  frommtgfeit. 


108     ©ebdt*  unb  25itt*2ieber. 

5.  £)ocf)  aber  ftebt  eg  nun  in  reu, 
Qrrfennt  fein'n  ubelftanb,  Unb  trdget 
je$unb  »or  bem  fd)eu,  £aran'g  $ui>or 
lu(l  fanb. 

6.  ftier  fdttt  unb  (tegt  eg  bir  $u  fug, 
Unb  fct)ret)t:  nur  fdilage  $u;  3er* 
fntrfct),  o  $arer !  bag  id)  bug  Dtect)t? 
fdjaffen  »or  bir  tbu. 

7.  genriaim  mir  meine  bdrtigfett, 
s)J?ad)  murbe  meinen  ftnn,  £)ag  td)  in 
feufeen,  reu  unb  teib,  Unb  tbrdnen 
gan$  $errtnm 

8.  ©obann  ntmm  mid),  mein  3efu 
(Shrift !  Zand)  mid)  tief  in  bein  blur, 
3d)  gfaub,  bag  bu  gecreu£igt  btfl  £er 
roetr  unb  mir  $u  gut. 

9.  9iimm  gar,  o  ©ott  !  jum  rempet 
ein  tyflein  ber$  bter  in  ber  %eit,  %a  lag 
e^  and)  bein  roofyntyaug  fenn  3n  jener 
eroigfett. 

10.  3)ir  geb  id)$  ganj  Ju  etgen  f)in, 
23raud)g  wo$u  birggefdllt;  3d)  roeig 


©ebd't*  unb  33ttt*?teber.     109 

bag  id)  ber  betne  bin,  $5er  betne,  nict)t 
ber  welt. 

68.  5M.    £>  ffarfer  ®ott.    (12) 
tt&runn  alteg  betf^ !  bid)  ebren  wtr, 
*^  Unb  ofnen  unfern  munb  t>or  btr; 
2lu3  betner  gottbett  betltgtbum  Detn 
bober  fegen  auf  ung  fomra.  ^ 

2.  Der  £err,  ber  (Stopfer,  bet)  ung 
bletb,  @r  fegne  un6  nacf)  feel  uitb  letb  ; 
Unb  unS  betjute  fetne  macfyt  §ur  allem 
iibel  tag  unb  nadbt. 

3.  Der  $err,  ber  ftetlanb,  unjer 
licfyt,  Un$  leud)ten  lag  fetn  angeftdjt; 
Dag  wir  ibn  fcfyaun,  unb  glauben  fret), 
Dag  er  ung  erotg  gnabtg  fet> ! 

4.  Der  £err,  ber  grower,  ob  un$ 
fdnueb  ;  ©etn  antlt$  liber  un£  erbeb, 
Dag  ung  fetn  b'tlb  roerb  eingebriicft ; 
Unb  geb  untf  frteben  unt>erritcfr. 

5.  3eb»t)ab !  SBater,  (sobn  unb 
($etjt ;  D  fegentfbrunn,  ber  erotg  fleugt! 
3)urd)fleug  b^ftnn  unbwanbel  rootyl, 
Sfflad)  un$  betnS  lob$  unb  fegenS  voU  I 


110      GbebaU  unb  23itt*?ieber. 

64.  9DM.  ?iebfter  3eju,  bu  mirfl:  fom* 

men.     (42) 
C^efu !  fytlf  mein  creufc  mir  tragen, 
\J  2Bann    in    bofen    jammer*tagen 
Wlid)  ber  arge  fetnb  anjtcbt,  Sefu ! 
bann  t>ergtg  metn  nidir. 

2.  5Bann  bte  fallen  rettgefelleu 
•£enfen  gdnjlid)  mid)  $u  fallen,  Unb 
mir  rati)  unb  that  gebrictyr,  3cfu  dfyrtit, 
tJergip  metn  nidjt. 

3.  2Bill  mid)  bofe  luft  tterfubren, 
©o  lag  mir  ba$  berge  ritbren  £ag  $u* 
ftinftige  gericfyr,  Unb  fcergeffe  meiner 
ntdjr. 

4.  $ommt  bte  melt  mtt  tfyren  titcfen, 
Unb  mill  mir  ba$  $iel  t*rrucfen, 
$urd)  ibr  falfdjeS  mollufMtdjt,  %e)'u&  I 
fo  ttergig  mein  ntd)t.  * 

5.  Pollen  and)  wobl  metne  fre nnbe 
9Ktd)  ntd>t  anber$  al$  tie  fetnbe  £»tn* 
bern  auf  ber  lebentfbafyn,  3efu !  nimm 
bic^  meiner  an. 


@ebAfe  unb  23itt*2ieber.     Ill 

6.  $ehlet  mird  an  fraft  $u  baten, 
Sag  mid)  beinr  n  getjt  ttertreten,  (Star* 
fe  meine  $utterjTd)t,  Unb  tfergiffmetner 
nirf)t. 

7.  «ffiitt  and)  felbtf  ber  glanb 
fd)tt)ad)  roerben,  Unb  nid)t  tragen  bie 
befdjmerben,  58en.n:bte  brangfafe*t)i#e 
fl*id)tr  3efu !  fo  ttergig  mein  nidjt. 

65.  9D?el.    £>  fiarfer  ©ott,  o  feelen* 

fraft.    (12) 
flfu3  lieb  fcerrounbter  3efu  mein, 
**  5Bte  fann  id)  bir  gnug  banfbar 
fei>n  !  $Bollt  tt>iinfd)en,  id)  fount  lie* 
ben  bid),  siBte  bn  albeit  geltebet  mid). 

2.  9J?ir  cjiebft  bn  tid)  anf  nene  roeig, 
£)  grower  ©ott !  $ur  feelenfpeig,  Son 
metnetwegen  madjjt  bid)  flein,  5Bie 
fonnt  bein  lieb  bod)  grower  fet>n. 

3.  Sid)  fomm  $u  mir,  id)  bitte  bid), 
9D?tt  beitter  gnab  erquicfe  mid),  %Jlein 
feel  nad)  Sefu  bitrftet  fefyr,  2ld)  bag  id) 
fein  redjt  witrbig  war. 


1 12     (Bebat*  unb  23itt??ieber. 

4.  ©leidjwie  ein  fcirfcfo  jur  roafier* 
quell  3«  soUem  lauf fid)  febnet  fdjnell, 
(£in'n  gleicben  burft  erwecf  in  mir,  2ld) 
Sefu,  ^efu !  fernm  $u  mir. 

5.  3d)  fann  $n>ar  nid)t  gnug  banf* 
bar  fe$n  33or  betne  Iteb,  mein  3efu«= 
lein,  yiod)  pretfen  bein'  frepgebtgfeitj 
•Dod)  lob  id)  betne  gtitigfett.' 

6.  3a,  n>enn  id)  taufenb  leben  batt, 
Unb  alle  fiir  btd)  laften  tt)df,  $Bdr  bte* 
feg  bed)  ein  fd)led)te$  bing,  UnDgegen 
beiner  lieb  $u  g'ring. 

7.  $ann  id)  nid)t  lieben  nad)  ge* 
biibr,  fterr  3efn  @t)rtjt,  tterjeib  eg  mtr, 
3d)  mid  bid)  lieben  wie  id)  fann,  Unb 
fotlt  id)$  leben  fefcen  bran. 

8.  3Bo  id)  nur  gel),  tt)o  id)  nur  fteb, 
£ilf  3efu,  ba§  id)'nad)  bir  fel).  ©ie 
freut'  id)  mid),  5Benn  id^  bid)  fdnb' ! 
3id)  roann  id)  bid)  bet>alte«  fonnr. 

9.  §ab  id)  bid),  3efu,  je  betriibr, 
unb  aufier  bir  nod)  wa$  geliebt,  3d) 


©ebat*  imb  23ttr*£ieber.     113 

bttt  bid)  urn  ber  liebe  bein,  2ag  mirg 
nnnmebr  »ergeben  fe^n. 
66.  Wlei*  £er  134  9>fa£m.  (12) 
O  ftarfer  ©ott,  o  feelen*fraft,  D  lieb* 
P^  tier  $>  e  r  r,  o  lebeng*faft.  28ag 
foil  id)  tbutt,  roag  tft  bein  mill?  ©e* 
beut,  id)  rotU  bir  batten  frill. 

2.  3d)  fann  ja  nicbtg,  bae  n>ei§t  bu 
n>ot)l,  2lud)  roeig  id)  nid)t,  n>a£  id) 
tbun  foil.  £)n  fannfi  allein  tterrtdjren 
btecJ,  X)u  n>ei£t  eg  and)  allein  gerotg. 

3.  9?atb,  fraft,  betb,  ijt  riiemanb 
alg  bn ;  D?atb  giebeft  bn  in  fttller  rnb  ; 
ftraft  btft  bn  and)  in  fybcbfter  notb, 
£elb  tft  bein  nam,  o  5IBunber*@ott 

4.  i)u  felg  beg  fyeilg,  erl)alte  mid), 
§5n  leben^jtrobm,  fieug  milbtglid), 
$leng  bod)  in  metne  feel  fytnein,  Unb 
febre  bej>  bem  fiinber  eim 

5.  X>ie  $eit  tft  bog  nnb  falfdjbeit 
Doll,  3d)  roeig  ntd)t  nrie  id)  leben  foil. 
3>n  bifl  ein  £err,  ber  grog  son  ratr), 


114     ©ebat*  unb  23itt*?teber. 

©u  btft  etn  ©ott,  ber  flarf  »on  that. 

6.  ^agnnUtbu,£err,  bagfagenur, 
3d)  flopf,  act)  tt)u  bod)  auf  btettjiir;  3d) 
ruf  unb  fdjret),  bu  tjroft  eg  n>ot)l,  $B&£ 
mtllt  bu,  £>err,  bag  idjtbunfoU? 
67.  9JM.  £err3efu  Strife  bid)  gu.  (12) 
Of  d)  bleib  bet)  ung,  £err  3efu  @t)rift, 
**  3BetI  eg  nun  abenb  tt>orbcn  tfi ; 
£>etn  gottltd)  roort,  bag  belle  Iidjt, 
2a§  ja  bet)  ung  auglofdjen  nid)t. 

2.  3n  biefer  le£t'n  betriibten  $eit, 
SSerfetb  ung,  £err,  beftdnbigfeit,  £ag 
roir  betn  wort  in  einigfeit,  SBeleben 
red)t  tn  biefer  jett. 

3.  £)a§  tutr  in  guter  fttller  rub  ©ig 
^eit(id)  If  ben  bringen  $u ;  Un&  roann 
bag  leben  neiget  (id),  ?a$  ung  einfdjla* 
fen  feltg  I  id). 

68.  9M.    $er  136  spfafm.    (16) 
tttfug  ber  tiefe  rufe  i$  3«  %/  ^rr  I 
**  erbore  mid);  ©eine  ofyren  gndbtg 
Ceil),  3S^erf  bie  fit Ijenb  firmm  babet). 


©ebo>unb  23ttt*£teber.      115 

%  21u3  ber  ttefe  rufe  trf)>  ©itnben 
fleben  itber  miii) :  $Billft  bn  recbten, 
£err!  mit  mir,  <5o  bejteb  td)  nid)t 
»or  bir. 

3.  2IuS  ber  ttefe  rufe  tcfy,  $Bill  bann 
ttiemanb  boren  mid)?  3lct> !  fo  bore, 
3efu  mem,  ®u  mtrft  ja  ber'belfer  fei>n. 

4.  2lu3  ber  ttefe  rufe  id),  tyd)  fcbon 
lang.  erbarmiaj id) !  @reu$  unb  leiben 
batten  an,  5'efug  mid)  brau3  retten 
fann. 

5.  2lug  ber  ttefe  rufe  td),  $Barum, 
Sefu  !  Idgt  bu  mid)  ?  3d)  barr,  tt>arte, 
feuf^e,  ad)!  23i6  $ur  anberrt  morgen^ 
mad). 

6. $US  ber  ttefe  rufe  tdvSefug  ana* 
be  tf  bjtet  mid) ;  £)b  e$  mir  fd)on  gefyet 
bart,  Sd)  bod)  b'er  erlofuna,  wart.' 

7.  21  ug  ber  tiefe  rufe  id),  Seftt^  ttnrb 
erlofen  mid):  Sffug  macbet,  bag  id) 
rein  $Berb  »on  alien  fitnben  mein. 

8,  Sftunmefyr  fyab  id)  auggeruft,  3e' 


116     23om  @reu£  unb  £eiben: 

fug  fommet,  mactjet  fuft  ©  e  e  i  e  ! 
fdntnng  bid)  in  bte  fyob,  ©age  $u  ber 
welt  abje. 


SSom  (keujj  unb  fieiben. 

69,  $M.    @f)rijt,  ber  bu  bill  tag  unb 
lid)t.    (12) 

Of  (3  @r)rijhi£  mit  fein'r  warren  fet>r 
^Oerfammelt  bdtt  ein  fteineg  fycer, 
<5agt  er,  bag  jeber  mit  gebult  St>m 
ragltd)  *8  freufc  nadjtragen  follt. 

2.  Unb  fprad) :  tfyr  (tebe  jitnger 
m'etn,  3fyr  toilet  alljeit  munter  feon, 
2luf  erben  and)  nid)tg  lieben  metjr 
£>ann  mid)  unb  folgen  metner  ler)r. 

3.  £)te  5Celt  bie  wtrb  end)  fatten 
nad),  Unb  antrjun  mand)en  fpott  unb 
fd)mad),  SSerjagen  unb  and)  fagen  freo, 
2Bte  t>a$  ber  ©atan  in  end)  fep. 


$om  @reu$  unb  2eiben.       117 

4.  SSann  man  eud)  nun  laftert  nnb 
fd)mdd)t,  ^einetbalben  tterfolgt  nnb 
fd)(aqr,  (5et)b  frob,  bann  ftet>e  euer 
Iobn'3ft  end)  bereit  tng  t)immel3*tt)ron. 

5.  ©et)t  mid)  an,  id)  bin  @otte£ 
(Bol)n,  Unb  bab  and)  allgeit  mob^e* 
rban,  3a  bin  gmar  aud)  ber  atterbejr, 
9iod)  babeng  mid)  getobt  julefst. 

6.  5Beit  mid)  bte  welt  ein  bofen 
aetjt  Unb  artqen  ttolf^tterfiibrer  t)ei#r, 
&ucb  meiner  mafyrfyetr  ttnberfprtdjt, 
<§o  mirb  |Te3  eud)  aud)  fdjenfen  nid)t. 

7.  £od)  fiirdjt  eud)  nid)t  Dor  fo[* 
d)em  maun,  £)er  nur  ben  fetb  ertobten 
fann  :  ©onbern  furd)t  mebr  bentreu* 
en  ®ott,  £)er  beibeg  p  tterbammen  bat 

8.  £erfeib  probiert  end)  mie  ba$ 
,qolb,  Unb  tjt  eud)  bod)  atg  finbern 
bolb,  5Bofern  ibr  bletbt  in  meiner  lebr, 
Sffitll  id)  end)  laflen  nimmermebr. 

9.  £>ann  id)  bin  eu'r  unb  ibr  fetb 
mem,2)rum  mo  id)  bleib,  ®a  fodt  ibr 
fe^n,  Unb  mer  eud)  plagt,  ber  riifyrt 


118       SSom  @reu£  unb  ?etben. 

mem  aug,  5Bet)  bemfelben  an  jenem 
tag. 

10*  (5u'r ?efenb,  furdjt,  angft,  nott) 
ttnb  petn,  $Str.fe  cucb  bertgrofje  freube 
fct)n,  Unt>  bittfe  fcfyanb  ein  preig  unb 
jebr,  $Bot)t  Dor  bem  gan$en  btmmel$* 
beer. 

70.  9M.    £err  (Sbrtjt,  ber  etnig  @ot* 

te$  Sobn.  (17) 
ilftacf)t  auf  tbr  briiber  roerrbe,  Unb 
<**?  hflbt  etn  guten  tnutb,  UBann  wiv 
ge$iid)tigt  roerben,  $£trb  unfer  fad)  erjl 
ijut.  TOt  cj'bult)  rcolPn  rotrtf  anneb* 
men  Unb  unfern  ©ott  befennen,  3n 
fctefer  notb  big  in  tew  tot>, 

2,  (Sbriftutf  bat  und  berttfen  3n  fet^ 
nem  abenbmabf,  £)ar$u  jennb  rotr  ge* 
loffen,  2Btr  djrtften  uberall.  ©etn 
roort,  banb  nnr  angnommen,  UnbfcJ)£* 
ten  uns  nirf)t  fdumen,   SBir  nafym 

an  mtt  frenb  nnb  roonn. 

3.  ^arurn  fo  lag  ung  roacfyen,  2?a* 


$otn  (Sreufc  unb  ?eiben*       119 

ten  $n  atler  frtft,  @r  tfyut  ftrf>  l)er$u 
ntacften,  £)er  em  tterfucber  iji.  (£r  tl)itt 
preultd)  urn  (aufen,  SDb  er  ein'n  an^ 
inocbt  r  aufen  5ftug  fyetl'aen  fcb.aar,  mtt 
n>orten  flar. 

•  4..  ©o  fagt  ung  nun  6t  Eaufen  3n 
unfer  ampel  fcbon,  5Bann  ber  brdut* 
gam  bricfyt  aufe,  £)a§  rotr  entgegen 
gobu,  Unb  unfre  ?td)ter  brennen,  ©o 
roirb  er  ung  roofjl  fennen,  Unb  fubren 
<dn,  $ur  (>oct>jetr  fern. 

71.  2HeL    £te  ?tcb  ift  I aft  jefct  in  ber 

welt.  (6) 
jj>bmmt  ber  $u  mir,  fprtcfjt  ©otte$ 
Sf  ©obn,  2111, -tie  tt>r  feib  befcfymeret 
nun,  9J?tt  funben  ban  belaben,  3ftr 
jungen,  aften,  frau  unb  maun,  3d)  n>tfl 
eud)  belfen,  bann  id)  fannQ3alb  fyetlen 
euren  fd)aben. 

2.  sjKeui  jod)  ift  fug,  mein  biirb  ge* 
ring,  £ag  roerg  nacfytrdgt  in  bem  be* 
fcimj,  £>er  fyoKenglut  entroeicfye :    3d) 


120       55om  @reu£  unb  2eiben. 

belf  tfyn?  treultdv  ba^  erg  tratq,  Unb 
buret)  mid)  felbft  qefangen  macj  3um 
ero'gen  t)iminelreid)e. 

3.  5Bag  tct)  tfyat,  wag  id)  litte  f>te 
in  metnem  leben  fpcit  unb  friif),  £)ag' 
follt  ifyr  aud)  erfitUcn  ;  %a,  roag  ber 
menfd)  benf,  rebt  unb  tbur,  £)agfomtnt 
it)m  alleg  rootyl  gu  gut,  5Banng  tjt  nad) 
©otteg  roilten. 

4.  ©ern  n>otft  bie  tt>elt  aud)  feltcj 
fe»n,  2Benn  nur  nid)t  roar  bie  (ct)inad) 
unb  pein,  £te  alle  djrtften  letben  ;  (£o 
fann  unb  tnacjg  nidjt  anberg  fe^n, 
£)arum  ergeb  ftd)  ttnUtg  brein,  $Ber 
etuig  pent  rotll  metben. 

72.  5D^eL  3Bag  madjen  bod)  unb  (tn* 
a,en  nnr.    (45) 

^  eg  bletbt  geredjt  fein  tt>iUe.  58te  er 
fdngt  metne  facfyen  an,  3Bttt  id)  tbm 
batten  jltUe :  (£r  ift  metn  @ott,i)er  in 
ber  nett)  sJD?id)  rooty  roetfc  $u  erfyalten; 
2>rum  lag  id)  tfyn  nur  roaltem 


$om  @reu$  unb  ?eiben.       121 

2.  58a3  ©ott  tljut,  bag  ttf  wobl  ge* 
than,  (£rtt>irb  mid)nid)t  betriigen  ;  Qrr 
fiibret  mid)  auf  reciter  balm,  @o  lag 
id)  mid)  begniigen  2ln  feiner  t>itlb  llnb 
tyab  gebulb ;  (£r  roirb  mein  Unglitcf 
wenben,  ($$  ftefyt  in  fetnen  £anben. 

3.  3Bag  ©ott  tt)ut,bag  iftwobl  $?* 
than,  (Sr  roirb  mid)  n>ot)t  bebenfen,  @r 
alg  mein  ar$t  unb  belfergmamt,  $Birb 
mir  nid)t  gifteinfefyenfen,  gur  ar$enct); 
©ott  t(l  getmt,  i)rum  will  id)  anf  tt)tt 
bauen  Unb  feiner  giite  trauen. 

4.  S&ag  ©ott  t\)\xt,  ba$  ift  wobl  ge* 
than,  (£r  ijl  mein  lid)f,  mein  leb'en, 
£)er  mtr  mcbtg  bofeg  gonnen  fann ; 
3d)  tt>ill  mid)  ibm  ergeben  %n  frenb 
unb  leib.  @g  fommt  bie  %eit,  £>a  of* 
fentlid)  erfdjetnet,  SfBie  treulid)  er  eg 
me^net. 

5.  5Bag  ©ott  tfjut,  bag  itf mohf  ge* 
than.  tylu$  id)  ben  feld)  gleid)  fdjme* 
cfen,  3)cr  bitter  tft  nad)  meinem  wafyn, 


122    £n>ft  tti  dreufc  tritb  2etbett. 

$a$  id)  mid)  bod)  nid)t$  fd  reef  en : 
$Betl  tod)  aule$t  3*  werfc  erge^t, 
9fttt  fu§em  trojt  tin  tjergen,  £a  tvei* 
cfyen  alle  fcftmer^en. 

6.  Wad  @ofr  thur,  bag  t(*  roobf  ge* 
than,  £abet)  rotU  id)  tterbleuben,  (£g 
jnag  mid)  auf  bte  raube  bai)ii  9ioib, 
tob  nnb  elenb  tretben,  ^o  roirb  ©crt 
nud)  @an$  paferltd)  3n  fetnen  arraen 
Ijalten  ;  I>rum  lag  id)  ibn  nur  walten. 


Sroft  in  £reu^  imb  fieiben. 

73.  9JM,  5Bte  nad)  ein.  (18) 
ttfjetne  forgen,  angf*  unb  pfagen  &tu* 
"^  fen  mit  ber  gett  $u  enb ;  $111  eg 
feuf^en,  alleg  flagen,  Dag  ber  £err  at? 
letne  fennt,  3S>trb,  @otr  lob,  md)t 
erotg  fet)tt :  9?ad)  tern  regen  tvtrb  etn 
fd)em  SBieler  taufenb  fonnen  bftcfen 
9Mnen  matten  getjl  erquicfen. 


£roft  in  (Srettfc  unb  ?etben.    123 

.  2.  9fteine  faat,  bie  id)  gefdet,  5Btrb 
$ur  freube  n>ad)fen  aug :  siCann  bte 
bornen  abgemdljet,  60  trdgt  man  bte 
frud)t  gu  6cm^^  :  2Bann  em  wetter  ift 
»orbe»,  $Birb  ber  I)timne(  wieberfrejp : 
9? ad)  bem  fdmpfen,  nad)  bem  fireifcen 
$ommen  bte  erqutcfunge^eiten. 

3.  ©otteg  orbnuna,  ftebet  ttefte,  Unb 
bletbt  etoig  un»errticfr :  Seine  frennb 
nnb  bocfyett&gdfte  SSerben  nad)  bem 
ftreit  beglitdt :  3fmel  ert>aTt  ben  fteg 
9Rad)  gefutyrtem  fampf  nnb  frteg, :  ($a* 
naan  roirb  utd)t  gefunben,  5Bc  man 
ntd)t  t>at  ubemmnben. 

4.  £)arum  trage  beine  fetten,  9J2etne 
feel,  unb  jDitlbe  bid);  ©ott  roirb  bid) 
gmig  erretten:  £aS  genMtter  fcgct 
ftd),  9iad)  bem  £iifc  uub  bonnerfcWag 
golgt  ein  angenetymer  tag ;  2Uif  ben 
abehb  folgt'  ber  mcrgen,  Unb  bte 
freube  nad)  ben  forgen.' 


124   £rojt  in  (5reu£  unb  ?eiben. 


74.  Wlel.     £er  100  9>fafot.     Q2) 

plaint  menfcbembulf  fdietnt  au6  gu 
***  femt,  €o  jfcUt  (tcf)  ©orte^  bulfe 
cm ;  2Bann  ntemanb  btlft,  fo  btlfet 
er,  Unb  mad)t  mein  leben  md)t  fc 
fdimer. 

2.  5Bad  tracbt  tcb  lang  narf)  mem 
fcftfu  gun  ft,  35ie  bod>  ttergebet  rnie  eid 
bunft  ?  @g  t(i  in  btefe-  welt  fern  freunb, 
£)er  e3  ftet$  gut  nut  etnem  mcnnt. 

3.  Sfiimm  betne  $uflud)t  nur  $u 
(§ctt,  £er  fann  btr  nebmen  beinc 
noth ;  eucb  ben  $um  freunb,  ber  bit 
alletn  9fttt  fetner  bulf  fann  nu^licr 
fetm. 

4.  50ann  ©ett  betn  freunb :  ai$ 
bann  betn  fetub  3ft  obue  madrt  unt 
gan$  fcerfletnt.  Unb  mdren  uocb  mei 
taufcnb  bier,  So  fount  bod)  fetnet 
fdjaben  btr. 

5.  (£$  mug  bod)  gebn,  rote$  ©ott 
gefdtlt,  SBann  jTd)  gletd)  alleS  gegen 


£roft  tn  @reu&  nnb  ?etben.    125 

Mr,  £a#@ott  nur  mad)en  rate  er  will, 
Unb  tjalte  fetnem  mitten  (rill. 

75.  3n  eigner  9DMobe».  (27) 
flf&er  nur  ben  lieben  @ott  lagt  tt>al* 
^  ten,  Unb  t)offet  auf  tbn  allegett, 
©en  rotrb  er  wunberlicf)  ertjalten  3n 
allem  crenfc  nnb  rraurigfett ;  $B  e  r 
©ott  bem  2lUert)6ct)jten  rraut,  ©er  fyat 
anf  feinen  fanb  gebaur. 

2.  SBaS  belfen  ung  bte  fcfyroeren 
forgen  ?  $Ba$  t)tlft  ung  unfer  met)  nnb 
act)  ?  2Ba$  t)ilft  e$,  bag  rotr  alle  mor* 
gen  23efeuf$en  unfer  ungemact)  ?  SBtr 
iinacf)en  unfer  creufc  unb  letb  9tur  gro* 
f er  buret)  bte  rraurtgfeit. 

3.  Wlan  tjalre  nur  em  wenig  jtitle, 
Unb  fe»  boct)  in  fid)  jelbjr  t>ergnugf, 
3Bie  utiferg  ©oiteS  gnaben*tt>ille,  3Bie 
fetn  allronjentjeir  e$  fngt.  ©ort,  ber 
unS  ir)m  bar  auSerroatjlt,  ©er  roeig 
auct)  gar  n>ot)l,  wa$  ung  fet)lr. 

4.  ©ing,  bat,  unb  get)  auf  ©otteS 


126  £rojt  in  @reu£  unb  ?etl>en. 

wegen,  23erricf)t  bad  beine  nur  getreu, 
Unb  trau  be£  tytramelS  reicbem  fegen, 
So  rotrb  er  bet)  bir  roerben  neu ; 
£artn  roelcber  feme  $ut>erft$t  %u\  ©ott 
fe£t,  ben  tferfa^t  er  mctjt. 

76.  5Kel.    £)er  100  Wata,    (12> 
CWanti  wtr  in  t)bd)\len  notben  fe*jn, 
^^  Unb  nriffen  nidjt  wo  au3  nod) 
etn,  Unb  ftnben  roeber  biilf  nocfy  ratb, 
Db  roir  gletcb  forgen  fritt)  unb  feat; 

2.  ©o  tft  bte'g  unfer  troll  aUetn, 
£>a#  rotr  ^ufammen  in  geniein  Qid) 
anrufen,  o  treuer  ®ott !  Urn  rettung 
au^  ber  angfl  unb  notb. 

3.  Unb  beben  betbe^  au^.unb  ber$ 
3u  btr  in  wabrer  reu  unb  fd)mer$, 
3Serleib  t>rrgebung  unfrer  funb,  Unb 
Knbrung  beg,  roa$  rotr  »erbtent. 

4.  2$te  bu  »erbeigefl  gndotgttef)  %U 
len,  bie  barum  bitten  bid),  Shi  namen 
betn$  ©obittf  3efu  Sljrtjl,  2>er  unfer 
fyeil  unb  furfpraci)  ijh 


Son  ber  $arml)er$tgfett  ($otte$.  127 

5.  Drum  fommen  ttnr,  o  £erre 
©otr,  Unb.flagen  btr  all  unfer  notl), 
5Betl  rotr  je£t'jlel)n  Dcrlaffen  gar,  3ft' 
groger  rritbfal  unb  gefafyr. 

6.  ©tet)  ntdjt  aft  unfre  funbett  grog, 
©prid)  ung  baDon  au$  gnaben  lo$, 
<&te\)  ung  in  unferm  elenb  bet),  9)2ad) 
un$  »on  alien  plagen  fre^. 

7.  2luf  bag  bernarf)  oon  t>er|rn  wtr 
9D?tt  frenben  Mnnen  banfen  btr,  @e# 
tjorfam  fetn  nact)  betnem  roort,  £)tcfy 
albeit  pretfen  fyter  unb  bort. 


SSon  ber  Sarmljerjigfeit  ©otte§. 

77.  9M.    2luS  rtefer  notl).    (3) 

<J\u  glaubtgS  t)er$,  fo  benebe^,  Unb 
^  gieb  lob  betnem  £erren,  ©ebenf 
bag  er  betu  SSater  fep,  SBelcfoen  bu 
frettf  follt  efjren,  2)iett>etl  bu  gar  fetn 


128  3Son  ber  23armberatgfeit  ©otte3. 

ftunb  ot)n  tt)n  9D?it  aller  forg  in  beu 
nem  finn  Dein  leb*n  fannfl  erndbren. 

2.  dv  tft,  ber  bid)  Don  bergen  Itebr, 
Unb  fein  gilt  mit  bir  t.yilet,  §)tr  betne 
miffettjat  oergiebt,  Unb  betne  rounben 
betlet,  £)td)  roapnet  gum  getjHtcben 
tneg,  £a#  bir  ber  fetnb  nicfjt  oben 
(teg,  Unb  beinen  jcfyafc  gertbertet. 

3.  @r  t(l  barmbergig  unb  and)  gut 
£)en  armen  unb  'elenben,  £)te  jTd)  son 
auVm  ubermurb  3«  friner  wabrbeit 
wenben ;  dv  nitnmt  fte  ate  etn  »ater 
auf,  Unb  fcbaft  ba§  fte  ben  recfyten  lauf 
3ur  feligfett  Dollenben. 

4.  5Bie  ftrf)  etn  treuer  better  neigt, 
Unb  guts  tbut  feinen  ftnbern,  2IIfo  bat 
ftd)  (Sort  aurf)  gegetgt  ©egen  untf  ar* 
men  funbern.  (£r  bat  uti$  lieb  unb 
ijt  un$  bi>lb,  SSergtebt  unS  gndbig  aCte 
fd)ulb,  9flacr)t  un$  gu  uberrmnberm 


$on  ber  &jM|er$tgmt ®otte&  129 

78.  90W,    2)er  9  spfafau    (53) 

flfljtt  e  t  n  e  m  $ugeneigten  g'mit% 
*^  SBiinfd)  id)  eud)  ©ot«£  gnab 
nub  gtitg  9$em  afterltebfte  m  tempers 
ren,  &afj,er  end)  wott  ben  gtaub.cn 
mefyren. 

2/2Betftf)r  (Sferijto  fet)b  ctn^erfeibt, 
2)od)  frommud)  at^ett  bet)  ifym  bletbt, 
(£u'r  fletfd)  unb  blut  roottt  bod)  be* 
$tt>tngen,  Stebet  nidjt  mefyr  bte  trbifd) 
btngeit.     / 

3.  Dfccfyt  mitgt  %  fe^n  fytmmu'fd) 
gefinnt,  3fyf  fe#b  b'rufen  $u  ®otte£ 
finb,  SSaterttrf)  ftat  er  end)  angnom* 
men,  £>urd)  @i)ri#um  jetjb:  *>on  fitnben 
fommeu* 

4.  ©ej)b  frofyftdjitn  ©ett  nun  albeit, 
©em'  groge  tt>oblfc^af;  fe{>r  au^brett, 
23te  end)  burd)  <§t)riflum  ftnb  benne* 
fen,  £)er  end)  k)ou  funben  tyat  genefett; 

5*  $afr  «>($  ^  fyafit,  emati  ben 


130  23on  ber  fdaxm bergtgf ett  @otte$. 

lotm,  £)ag  end)  niemanb  beraubt  ber 
fron ;  @l)rifht$  ttrirb  benen  (Te  auffe* 
&en,  £)ie  ftcfy  mit  bo$bett  nidjt  be* 
fd)mit|en. 

79.  gjjeL  (gftrtfta*,  ber  ung  feL  (7) 
(gdjnring  bid)  auf  $u  betnem  ©otr, 
w  §)u  betritbte  fee  lei  20arum 
liegft  bu,  ©ott  $um  fpott,  3n  ber 
fd)tt>ermutf)&f)<tyle  ?  SWerfft  bu  md)t 
beg  tatan$  lift?  (5r  mitt  burd)  fern 
fampfen  Deinen  troft,  ben  3efu$ 
(Sfyrijt  £)ir  erroorben,  bampfen. 

2.  ©djittrle  beaten  fopf  unb  fprtd) : 
gleud),  bu  alte  fdjlange !  5Ba$  er* 
neurfl  bu  beaten  (ltd),  9fladjft  mir 
angjt  unb  bange?  3ft  bir  bod)  bet: 
fopf  serfmeft,  Unb  id)  bin  burdjg  let* 
ben  9Wetne^  ^eilanb^  bir  entriicft  3« 
ben  faal  ber  freuben, 

3»  2Birffi  bu  mir  mem  fitnbenfur? 
2Bo  Ijat  ©ott  befofylen,  £>ag  mein  ur* 
tyetl  uber  mir  3$  bej>  bir  foil  fyolen  ? 


23on  ber  23arml)er$igfeit  ©otteg,  131 

2Ber  fyat  t>ir  bie  madjt  gefdjenft,  2ln* 
bre  $u  fcerbammen,  £)er  bu  felbfl:  bod) 
liegft  tterfenft  3n  ber  fyotten  flammen.. 

4.  £>ab  tct)  wag  nidjt  red)t  getfyan, 
3(1  mtrg  leib  Don  Ijergen,  35a  (jtngegen 
nefym  id)  an  tyviiii  blut  nnb  fdjmer* 
$en :  £>enn  bag  if*  bte  ran$ion  Reiner 
mtffetyaren,  23ring  id)  bte^  sor  ©otteg 
tfyron,  3ft  ntir  n>ot)l  geratfyen. 

5.  ^^ripi  unfd)ulb  t|t  mem  rufjm, 
©em  red)t  meine  frone,  ©em  &er* 
bienjt  mem  eigentlmm,  <Da  id)  fret)  in 
rootme,  211$  in  einera  ttejten  fdjlog, 
$)a$  fein  feinb  fann  fatten,  SSradjt  er 
gleict)  bat>or  gefc^og,  Unb  bag  fyeer 
ber  gotten. 

80.  3n  befannter  9Mobe$).  (43) 
Lamm  follt  id)  mid)  bann  gramen  ? 
£ab  id)  bod)  @t)ri|tnm  nod),2Ber 
nrill  mix  ben  nefymen  ?  2Ber  will  mir 
ben  Ijimmef  ranben,  Den  mtr  fdjon 
©otteg  ©ofyn  SSepgelegt  im  glauien? 


132  2Son  ber  $atml)er$tgfett  ©otte$. 

2  Stfacfenb  lag  trf)  auf  bent  boben, 
§>a  id)  fam,  £>a  idb  natmt  Lenten  er* 
ften  obent;  Sftadenb  roerb  tdj  aud) 
l)tri3tehen/  2Bann  id)  roerb  $on  ber 
erb  2tt$  em  fdtjatteit  fltetjen; 

3,  ®ut  unb  brut,  leib,.  feel  unb  le* 
ben,  31*  nidjt  mem,  ©oft  atfem  %ft  e$, 
berg  gegeben:  $But  er$  roieber  $u  fid) 
fefyren,  $e$#i  er^  bin,  3d)  will  ifyn 
penned)  frblid)  efyreh. 

4.  ©rfjicft  eir  roir  em  creufc  git  tra* 
gen,  1 1)rmgt  fyerein  2tngfi  unb  pern, 
@oUt  id)  brum  tfer$a#ert?  £)er  eg 
fc^icft,  ber  tttrb  e£  wentoeti,  <£r  noetg 
tt>ot)l,  2Bte  er  foil  5111  mein  ungliid 
enben. 

81.   3n  etgencr  IXRelote^ 


1 3efum  be»  |Td)  bat,  Jfaft'n  »e(le 
Wl^fMti  auf  bem  unglucft* 
meet  feftftt  nHterg^en":  20er  ^eftmt 
bep '  fT<fy  f)at;  2)et '  'i|Ftti  gffaben,  3^tn 


SBon-fcer  $armber$u3fett®otte&  133 

fann  fetn  fad,  fo  grog  er  fei>,  je  fcfyaben. 

2.  2Ber  3efum  bet)  jtd)  fjat,  £)er 
fyat  ben  bimmel,  ©ein  f)er^  erge£t  fid) 
iticfyt  2Jm  tt>elt*getummel ;  $Ber  Seftim 
bep  fief)  \)at,  £er  lebt  tfergnuget,  $Bte 
@ott  fein  SSater  fyter  e3  mit  ttym  fiiget. 

3.  2Ber  3  ef  umbel)  ftdt)  bat, 
2Bimfd)t  md)t  gu  baben  §)te  ettetfeit 
ber  melt  Unb  tyre  gaben :  2Ber  3efum 
bet)  jtd)  bat,$at  gnug  auf  erben,  ttttb 
fann  in  ewigfeit  ntdjt  reidyer  toerben. 

4.  5Ber  3efum  bet)  jjd)  j^at,  $ann 
ffd>er  reifen,  (it  roirb  itym  fd)on  ben 
roeg  3um  f)immel  roeifen :  2Ber  Sefnm 
bet)  ftd)  bat,  £>en  fann  in  notfyen  Stein 
teufel,  junbe,  rim  nod)  fyolfe  tobten, 

5.  3Ber3efumbe|)f[rf)l)flf/S5raucl)t 
ntd)t  $u  $agen,  5Benn;n,otb  unb  unge* 
witter  fttnber  piageri:  2Ber  Sefum 
hep  jtd)  {jar,  i)arf  ntcfyt  erfdjrecfen, 
3Benn  fur$tTunb , ang  it  bie  funbe  will 
erroecfen* 


134  Son  bet  SSarmfyerjtafett  ©otte& 

6.  2Ber  3efum  bei>  ftrfj  f)at,  £>arf 
nicbt  tterja.qen,  3bnt  foil  fern  fummer 
mefyr  2>aS  ber$e  nagen  I  5Ber  Sefum 
bet)  ffd)  bat,  $ann  ntcijt  tterberben, 
5Ber  3*ftt«ir&ej)  jtcrj  fyat,  rotrb  frol>ltrf> 
jftrben. 

82.  SOW.  ?teb(ler  3efu,  bu  ttnrfi  font* 

men.    (42) 
(gollt  eg  gleicf)  bttfroetlen  fcfjemen, 
^  2U3  roenn  ©ott  tterlieg  bie  fetnen, 
(£»  fo  roeig  nnb  glaub  id)  bteS,  ©ott 
fytlft  enbltrf)  bod)  gerotg. 

2.  ftittfe,  bie  er  aufgefcfjoben,  §ati 
er  brum  ntd)t  aufgeboben:  fyilft  er 
ntdjt  $u  jeber  frijt,  j£>ilft  er  bod)  wenn'S 
notfytg  ijjt. 

8*  ©letd)  true  safer  ntdyt  balb  geben, 
SBornarf)  tyre  fmber  (Ireben :  ©o  tyat 
©ott  aud)  maa$  unb  $tel,  Qrr  gtebt  »ie 
unb  wann  er  wiU. 

4.  ©enter  fann  id)  mid)  getroften, 
SBenn  t>ie  not!)  am  attergrogten :  dv 


Son  ber  23armf)er$tgfett  ©otte$.  135 

tflgegen  mid)  fetn  finb,  9JM)ral$  &a* 
terlidj  gefmnt. 

5.  £ro£  bem  tenfel,  tro$  bem  bra? 
d)en,  3d)  WHin  tfyre  mad)t  »erlad)en, 
£ro§  be3  fdjweren  cren£e$  jod),  ®ott 
mein  23ater,  lebet  nod). 

6.  Zvo%  beg  bittern  tobeg  safynen, 
Zto%  ber  welt  unb  alien  benen,  £)ie 
mir  jTnb  otm  urfad)  feinb :  ©ott  tm 
fytmmel  t(l  mein  freunb. 

7.  ?a£  bte  welt  nnr  t'mmer  neiben, 
$Bill  jTe  mid)  nid)t  langer  leiben,  (5p  ! 
fo  frag  ia)  nidjtg  barnad),  ©ott  tjt 
ridjter  metner  fad). 

8*  5Bill  fte  mid)  gleid)  tton  jTd)  trei* 
ben,  9D?u#  mir  bod)  ber  fyimmel  blei* 
ben ;  §ab  id)  ben,  ber  ift  mir  mefyr, 
2US  all  it)r  lujt,  ant  nnb  efyr. 

9.  5Celt,  id)  will  bid)  gerne  lafien, 
2Ba$  bn  liebeft,  will  id)  tyaflfen,  ?tebe 
bn  ben  erben*fotl),  Unb  lag.  mir  nnr 
meinen  ©ott* 


136        23on  ber  Stebe  ©otteg 

10.  2ld),  £err  I  toenn  id)  bid)  nur 
l)aber  ©ag  Sfj  attem  anbern  abe :  2egt 
man  mid)  gletcf)  in  bag  grab,  51c!), 
£err !  tt>enn  id)  bid)  riur  bab. 


Son  ber  Stebe  ©otte§  unb  be§ 
M#en. 

83  9M.    £elftmir  ©otteS  flitte.  (20) 

(SJott-ift  em  ©ott  ber  £iebe,  (Sin  freunb 
^  ber  einigfeit;  @r  will,  baf3  man  (id) 
■iibe.Sn  beminaSnmrfetfreub  Unb  fricb 
in  einem  finn,  £)er  gmifti^feit  nbfage, 
eid)  bruberlid}  Dertrage,  Sit  fanftmutl) 
immer&in. 

2.  §)er  fatan  ift  ein  [tourer  £5es  frte- 
ben§  unb  bebac&r,  £)aj3  ja  be$  roorteS 
I)or^r  ©an$  Iaffcn '  aug  ber  a&jt,  3Ba§ 
roteber  Ijajj  unb  neib,  ®er  fyeilano  treu- 
Itdtj  leljrct,  unb  trie  Don  ©ott  abfefyret 
®te  lmDerfl&nltdjfeir. 

1,-7 


unb beS  ftadjfitem  137 

3.  S5kr  l)ier  ben  frieben  liebct  3n 
ma^rl)eit  ofyn  t>erbrti|,  £)em nacfyften 
fid)  ergiebct,  £)fm  9tbfid)t  auf  genujj, 
S)er  pt  am  |immel  t^eit,  £)a  fricb  unb 
liebe  tt) o^net,  2)a  frtebc  ttrirb  belofynet ; 
@ott  ill  unb  bletbt  fcin  Ijett.' 

4.  §ergcgen  ftjcr  befabeii  5D^it bitterm 
I)a£  nub  gorn,  3)er  l)at  beg  Qrojkn.fdja- 
ben,  (Sr  ift  unb  bletbt  berlbfym ;  (£3 
fommt  bag  tfyeure  bint,  :©o  (SjjriftuS  un- 
Derbroffen  2ltt3  liebc  I)  at  tier  g,  off  en,  St)m 
nimmermeljr  git  gilt. 

5.  SSer  fetnen  ncidjften  fyaffet,  2)cr 
ftaffct  felbften  ©ott;  ®.rcm[.©otteg  g'orn 
il)n  faffet,  Unb ffiirgt  in  foldjenotfy,  2>a- 
rinnen  er  tierbtrbt;  SSofelbften  fetn  er- 
retten,  £>er  l)5Uen  bcmb.unb  fetten  Slut 
feffeln  (uann  er  ftirbt. 

6.  38cr,bicfe8  red)t  bebenfet,  3)cr  mirb 
ber  fonnen  ltd)t,  SBamt'eg  Ml.  erb  fid) 
lenfet,  Unb  el)'  ber  glang  gebridjtSftdjt 
laffen  untergelni,  $et>or  fid)  l)ctb  gelegct 


138       23on  ber  Stebe  ©otreg 

£)er  gorn  ben  er  gebeget;  2Bof)l,  mo^l ! 
itmnnS  ift  gefd&eljn. 

7.  £>  §l)rifte !  ftcur  unb  inenbe  £)e$ 
fatang  bttterfeit,  i)amit  er  nid)t  befyen- 
be  (Srroecf e  gorn  unb  ftreit  s^ep  benen, 
bie  ber  geift  DeS  friebenS  foil  regieren, 
Unb  in  ber  ftifle  fi't^ren  3u  Dem,  roaS 
lieblid)  [jeifet. 

8.  §ilf  un8  ja  fletBig  Ijalten  Die  et- 
nigfeit  im  geift,  2)a|  iiber  un$  mog 
roalten,  £)ein  fegen  aUermeift,  Sfaci) 
beinem  geift  unb  finn  (Stnanber  un§ 
oertragen  3n  freunbfd?aft,  unb  nacfyja- 
gen  £cm  foftlidjen  getuinn. 

84.  9!ttel.  ©ottfeu  banf,  in  aHer.  (16) 

(j%  i  e  I) !  ttrie  lieblidj  unb  tt)ie  fein 
^  3ft8,  roenn  bruber  frieblid)  febn, 
SKenn  \i)v  t^un  eintrddjtig  ift,  £)fjne 
falfdjfyeit,  trug  unb  lift. 

2.  S5Me  ber  eble  balfam  fliefet  Unb 
ftdj  Don  bent  ^aupt  ergiejjt,  SBeil  er 


unb  be$  SRfid&ftert.  139 

Don  feljr  guter  art,  3n  be§  Sarong 
gan3en  bart; 

3.  SDer  l)erab  flieftt  in  fein  fletb,  Unb 
erregct  Inft  imb  freub  ;  Sfeie  befallt  ber 
t^au  §ermon  5luf  bie  bercje  gu  3ion. 

4.  £)enn  bafelbft  oerljeijjt  ber  $err 
f)tcid)en  fegen  nadj  begefyr,  Unb  bag  le- 
ben  in  ber  geit,  Unb  and)  bort  in  emigfeit. 

5.  2lber  ai) !  roie  ift  bie  lieb  ©o  tier- 
lofdjen,  bafi  fein  trieb  ffitt)t  anf  erben 
roirb  gfpi'trt,  §)er  beg  anbern  ^crge  rnljrt! 

6.  Sebertnann  lebt  fur  fid)  t)in  3n 
ber  melt  nad)  feinem  ftnn,  2)enft  an 
feinen  anbern  nid)t,  3Bo  bleibt  ba  bie 
liebeg  pflid)t  ? 

7.  D  §err  Sefu,  @otte«foljn !  ©cftouc 
bod)  non  beinem  tfyron,  @d)aue  bie  ger- 
ftreuung  an,  Die  fein  menfdje  beffern 
fann. 

85.  fflty.  ©ott  fe$  bant,  in  aller.  (16) 
(gammle,  grower  9ftenfd)enf)irt,  5lUe§ 
w  mag  fid)  ^at  Derirrt :  Safj  in  bet- 


140       33onber2tebe  ©erte$ 

item  gnabenfcfyein  5llle3gang  uereinigt 

ftp:1 

2.  ©iefj  ben  balfam  beiner  fraft, 
£>er  bcm  Ijevgen  leben  fdjaft,  £ief  in 
ltnfer  t)erg  Ijiuein,  ©tral)l  in  un§  ben 
freubenfdjein. 

3.  JBinb  gufammen  fyctg  unb  £>erj, 
2a|  un$  trenncn  fcineti  fcfemerg :  $nit- 
pfe  felbft  bitrd)  betne  fyanb  <Da§  gefjeil'g- 
te  bruber-baitb. 

4.  @o,  mie  $ater,  ©ol)n  unb  ©cift 
® reft  unb  bed)  nur  eincS  bctjjr,  SBirb 
ttereinigt  gang  unb  gar  2}eine  gauge 
liebe$«fd)aar. 

5.  9Ba$  fitr  freube,  tnaS  fur  hift, 
SSirb  unS  ba  nid)t  femt  beloufct !  S$a§ 
fie  roimfdjet  unb  begirt,  SBtrb  don 
©ott  \i)x  felbft  gemaljrt. 

6.  511H  urnS  bieljer  oeritmnbt,  28trb 
mtt  lob  auS  etnem  munb  SJkeifen  ©ot- 
teg  ItebeS-inadjt  Senn  er  att'3  in  einS 
gebradjt. 


1Mb  be$  mfyfteix.         141 

7.  $raft,  lob,  eljr  nnb  Ijerrlicljfeit 
©et)  bem  §od)ften  allegeit,  §)er,  itne  er 
ift  bret)  in  ein,  UnS  in  tljmraff  ernes  fet)n. 

86.  TOeL    eieOiebin.    (63) 
Qfect)  mill  lieben,  Utib  mid) i  itben,  p£j$ 
•O  idj  meinem  brdutigam  9hm  in  al- 
ien mag  gefallen,  SBeldjer  an  bee  cren- 
£e3  ftamm$at  fein  leben  gilt  micty  ge- 
ben  ®ari£  gebitlbig  al6  eih  lamtft. 

2.  3d)  "toill  lieben  Unb  mid)  itben 
3m  gebcit  p  rag  nnb  nadjt,  £>ajj  nitii. 
balbe  OTe§  alte  3n  mir  roirb  ^urn  grab 
gebradjt,  Unb  Ijtngegen  9Ulerroegeti  511- 
leg  merbe  nen  gemad)t. 

3.  3(f)  mill  lieben  Unb  nti*  itben, 
£)aji  id)  rein  nnb  fjeitig  foerb;  Unb 
mein  lebett  %\$xl';tbm,  SSie  &  ®ott 
don  mir  b'egejjft;  3a  mein  manbel, 
$$ltfl  uttblatfbei,  Set)  tmfttdfltcr)  anf 
ber  erb. 

Offl  ttritf lieben  K|i  itben, 
Meine  gan^e  Ubto^eif,  toct)  prf^wefi 


142     Son  ber  ?tebe  ©otteS  jc. 

Unb  gu  fcfymutf  en  9ttit  bem  reinen  Ijodj- 
gett-fleib,  3u  etfcbeinen,  W\t  ben  rei- 
nen, 51uf  beg  ScunmeS  tjod^elt-frenb. 

87.  ffld.  38enn  ttrir  in  (jodtften.  (12) 
C^  3efu  Sljrifte,  roaljreS  ltdjt:  (SrleuaV 
**r  te,  bie  bid)  fennen  nidjt,  UnO 
brtnge  fie  gu  beiner  Ijeerb,  £>ajj  ityre  feel 
auc^  felig  roerb. 

2.  (S.rfull  tnit  betnem  gnabenfdjein, 
3)ie  in  irrt^nm  berfiiljret  fegn;  5lud) 
bie,  fo  Ijeimlid)  ]id)ttt  an  3n  intern  finn 
ein  falfdjer  ioal)n. 

3.  Unb  rang  ftd)  fonft  Derlaufen  Ijat 
SBon  bir,  ba$  fncfye  bn  mit  gnab,  Unb 
fein  oerttmnbt  geiuiffen  l)eU,  2ajj  fie  am 
f)imtne[  Ijaben  tljeil. 

4.  25en  tanben  offne  ba§  geljor,  ©te 
ftummen  ridjtig  reben  leljr,  ©ie  fo  be- 
fennen  rooUen  freti,  SKa§  i^reS  fjergenS 
glaubefen. 

5.  (§rleud)te  bie  ba  ftnb  oerblenbr, 
3*ting  i)er,  bie  ftdj  toon  bir  getuenbt, 


2lufmmtterung$4*teber.       143 

$erfamtnle,  bte  gerftreuet  geljn,  Wtatf) 
Defte,  btc  tm  groetfel  ftelut. 

6.  <3o  roerben  fie  mtt  un$  gugletdj 
5luf  erbcn  unb  im  {ummelreidj,  $ier 
geitlid)  unb  bort  ettrigltdj,  gtir  folrf)e 
gnabe  pretfen  bid). 


Slufmunterung^-Sicber. 

88.  ffid.    S6t  fi'mber  fommt  gegan. 
(20) 

ttf  eft  ftnber,  rooUt  i&r  lieben,  ©o  Itebt, 
~  roaS  ItebenSroertl) ;  SBolIt  i^r  ja 
freube  i'tben,  ©o  Itebt,  roaS  freubc  foertlj. 
Sicbt  ©oft,  \>a$  E)5*fte  gut,  TOt  geift, 
f)er$,  feel  unb  ntutb,  @o  ttrirb  eucft  fol- 
ic liebe  (Stquicfen'&erg  unb  mutl). 

2.  Stebt  i&r  bie  eitelfetten,  Stebt  iljt 
be6  fietfdjeS  luft,  ©o  faugt  il)r  furgc 
f  r  e  it  b  e  n  9lu$  falser  liebeS-bruft, 


144      ^ufmuriterurta^teber. 

SBorcmf  in  eratgfeit^olgt  jammer,  quaal 
unb  leib,  SBo  tiidjt  in  gcit  ber  gnaben 
£>ie  feel  burd)  Dim  befre^t. . 

3.  SBir  finb'en  flat  gefdjrteben  Sort 
etnem  reid)en  mann,  £>et  tt)dt  fold)' 
liebe  ixben,  SBie  £uca§  geiget  an :  £ebt 
er  bie  furge  geit  3n  fleifdjeS-luft  nnb 
freub,  unb  lief*  fein  tjer^e  roetben  3n 
tauter  eitelfeit. 

4.  ©r  gat  in  Mefetn  (eben  9#it  pur- 
per  M  geflcibt,  ©od)  er  muf  abfdjieb 
geben, (^eih  freub  lualjrt '  f urge  geit.  ©o 
balb  nad)  fetnem  too",  SBefanb  er  fid)  in 
notl) ;  9uemanb  Wont  ilm  erretten  2lu$ 
foldjer  pein  unb  (eib. 

5.  X)rauf  rief  er  um  erbarmenj  2ld) 
tmter STbraftam !  Romxn  bod)  unb  Ijilf 
mir  armen  'Slug  biefev  grojkn  flamm: 
3d):bittebta>barnm,  %fy  fenbeCagarum, 
Wit  einem  tro,pf(einJ£8a|fer,  3u  fut)len 
tneinegun^. 

6.  $ein  troff  tnarb  ifm  gegefa'n,  5116 


2litfmtutterimg^?teber.      145 


ber:  gebenfe  foftn  I  ©afc  bit  in  beinem 
Ieben,  £)ein  gitfe  erttmljlt  gum  loljn. 
©rum  liebe  finberlein,  SajjtS  eud)  eiu 
ttmrmmg  Win;  35erla^t  baS  citle  leben, 
®ajj  it)r  entgefjtber  pein. 
89.  8JW.  9#ir  nadj,  fprid^t  (S^ri.  (28) 

flfuf  cfyriften-menftf)!  auf,  aur  gum 
^  ftreit!  Stuf,  auf  gum  ubertmnben ! 
3tt  biefer  welt,  in  biefer  geit  3ft  feme 
rut)  gu  ftnben.  28er  uid)t  mill  ftreiteu, 
tragt  bie  fron  £)e$  em'gen  ieberuS  nid)t 
baoon. 

2.  £)er  teufet  fommt  mi*  femer  lift, 
£ie  roelt  mit  prac^t  unb  prangen,  2)a$ 
fktf*  mit  roolluft,  too  bu  bift,  3u  faUen 
bid)  unb  fangen;  ©tteitjtbu  nidjt  true 
eiu  tapfrer  Ijelb,  <&o  toft  bu  t)in  unb 
fd)on  gefcillt. 

3.«®ebenfe  ba£  bu  gu  ber  f  a  I)  n 
Vein's  felbljerrn  gftft  gefdjrooren  ;  £>enf 
femer,  bafj  bu  ale  eiu  mann  3»nt  ftreit 


146      2lufmunreruna>?teber. 

bift  augerfoljren ;  3a  bcnfe,  bafe  ol)n 
ftreit  imb  ft  eg  9?ie  feiner  gum  triumph 
aufftieg. 

4.  25te  fdjmaljlid)  ift$,  menn  ein  fol- 
bat  £)em  feinb  ben  riicfen  ferret;  55>ie 
fdjcinblid),  menn  er  feme  ftatt  2>erlafrt, 
unb  fidj  nidjt  roeljret;  Sfeie  fpottlirf), 
menn  er  nod)  tnit  fleijj  Slug  ^agljeit  mifb 
bent  feinb  gum  preijj. 

5.  SBtnb  an,  ber  teufel  ift  balb  |ltr 
•Die  melt  mirb  leidjt  bcrjaget,  £aS  jleifdj 
tnuf}  enblid)  au$  bem  ftnn,  3$ie  fe^r 
bi$3  immcr  plaget ;  £)  em'ge  fcfyanbe, 
menn  ein  Ijelb  $or  biefen  breijen  buben 
faUt! 

6.  SSer  uberminbt,  unb  friegt  ben 
raum  §)er  feinbe,  bie  Dermeffen,  £)er 
mirb  im  parabiejj  tmm  baum  2)e$  em'* 
gen  lebenS  effen ;  2Ber  uberminbt;  btn 
foil  fein  leib  9fod)  tob  beru^rn  in  emig* 
frit. 


2lufmuntentna>2teber.      147 

90.  mi  Seudj  mid).  (25) 
fiiomtnt !  lafrt  imS  au3  SBabel  fliefjen, 
fl*  3$er  pi  nod)  brtnn  finbcn  mag, 
Saufcn,  eilen,  nidjt  Der^te^en  (£l)'  et* 
roaS  Don  il)rer  plog,  $od)  beflerf ung  il)* 
rer  fitnb,  §ier  an  leib  unb  feelc  ftnb. 

2.  3()re  fitnben  finb  geftiegen  ©ar 
l)od)  gegen  fyimmel  an,  3a  fitir  ®ott 
and)  abgeroiegen,  ©aft  cr$  lang  nidjt 
bitlben  fann,  ©onbern  fie  tfyt'n  redjten 
lol)u  23atbe,  balb  nun  trdgt  bauon* 

3.  £)!  il)r  lieben  finber,  eilet,  ®ie 
il)r  nod)  rooQt  felig  fetyn,  folet!  eilet! 
bafj  eucft  tjeilet  Unfer  ar§t  Don  fiinbcn 
rein:  SefuS  S&riftuS,  ®otte$  fofyn, 
©turgt  bie  l)ure  balb  bom  tljron. 

4.  ©cftattt!  ttrie  ^at  fid)  nun  beflecfet 
©ie6  $olf,  ba$  fid)  nad)  ifym  nennt, 
Wit  uiel  fdjanben  fid)  bebetfet,  teljriftum 
fammt  ber  roal)ri)eit  fd)an£>t,  Daj3  fie 
maubeln  rote  ein  t)eib,  £)^ne  fdjanbe 
unb  befdjeib. 


14$     2Iufmunteruna>2ieber. 

5.  £eiben,  roiifte  btirre  bdume,  ShSel* 
d)e  gu  bem  feu'r  gefpart.  £>arum,  fee* 
le!  bid)  itid)t  faume,  Dap  bit  rocrbft 
mit  ©ott  Derpaart,  3a  mit  (Sfjrifto  aU 
ein  glieb,  ©inoerleibt  in  roafyrer  frieb. 

6.  3roar  nod)  bid  fubtil'  partner, 
ginbeu  fid)  je£t  in  ber  melt,  roelcfye  nid)t 
fo  grob  am  reiljen,  <8inb  boa)  JBabel 
jugcfellt,  SBeldje  ©ott  aucft  roirb  ai\§- 
]ptr/n :  Darum  tfjut  fold)'  $8abd 
fc^eu'n. 

7.  £>a  ift  ©otteS  reid)  gefunben,  SBo 
man  redjt  einljellig  ift,  2ebt  im  roort 
unb  geift  Derbunben,  9fad)  bem  finne 
Sefn  (Efyrtft.  £)ai)in,  feelen,  fomt  unb 
eilt,  5lu§  Don  S^abel !  untJerroeilt. 

91.  9?M.    ©eto  lob  nnb  ef)r  bem   (3) 

<J\a§  leben  Sefu  ift  em  Iid)r,  £a$  unS 
^  doran  gegangen,  ttnb  roer  bemfef- 
ben  fofget  nidjt,  Sleibt  in  ber  funb  ge- 
fangen,  £>ie  anne  feet  roirb  leiben  notl), 


2lnfmnntewna&2teber.      149 

SSeil  fie  gefemgen  Ijat  ber  tob,  SBiH  fid) 
ntd)t  lielfen  laffen. 

2.  £>a$  leben  Sefu  tft  ein  fleib,  SSer 
btefeS  mirb  angte^ert,  £>er  rutrb  Don 
©otteg  gorn  befteijt,  SStrb  bem  geridjt 
entflte^en,  Unb  enrig  fomtnen  in  bte 
freub,  21 U  too  em  enb  Ijat  a  Her  ftreit, 
$Bo  roafyre  nil)  fid)  finbet. 

3.  ttfi$  leben  3efu  tft  and)  fletn : 
£),  roer  bemutt)  fonnt  fafien,  £>er  follt 
entflteben  alter  pent,  2Bann  er  ffd)  nur 
fonnt  laffen,  3n  bemnrt)  nnb  in  nieb* 
nqfetf,  i)er  follt  rootyl  iibermmben 
rant,  Unb  follt  bte  fron  erlangen* 

4.  £)aS  leben  Sefn  ijt  and)  arm,  nnb 
roofylgarfrembanferben;  Drooblber 
feelen,  welcfye  warm  s3fttt  feurtgen  be* 
gterben,  Unb  folget  btefem  leben  nad), 
£)b  fd)on  babet)  mel  cren£  nnb  fcfymad), 
©o  tjt  am  enb  bte  frone. 

5.  §)a$  leben  3efn  itberjtefgt  5Bett 
alle  fd)d$  ber  erben:   £)  wer  ba&on 


150      2fufmurttentttg$*2teber. 

em  btlb  erretcfyt,  £er  farm  gejogen 
werbeit  SBoit  alien  creaturen  lo$,  &atttt 
folgett  btefem  lebett  bloS,  2Borin  ber 
tob  mug  nmdjen. 

6.  D  lebett !  bit  bift  Itebett&oertb, 
28etl  barm  ttorgegattgett  IDer  groge 
®ott  auf  btefer  erb :  4)er  teufel  warb 
gefangen,  £)te$  lebeit  itberroanb  bett 
tob,  (jrlogt  bie  feel  au$  aller  notl) ;  O 
feltg,  n?er  nacbfolget. 

7.  D  lebeit !  bit  bttf  alleS  gar.  5Ber 
bid)  tm  glauben  ftnbet,  (Srlangt  ba$ 
attgettebme  jabr,  iBormtt  all  tto'tb  »er* 
fd)n)inbet  !jrt  our  iff  lauter  feltgfett. 
£>tt  btjt  wttb  giebjt  alletn  bte  freub, 
£)te  enug  nid)t  aufboret. 

8.  D  lebett !  id)  fcerlattg  nad)  btr^ 
©teb  bu  bid)  m  erfemtett,  5ld)  ntrnm 
mtcf)  mtr,  tmb  gteb  mid)  btr,  gljit  in 
miv  ved)t  au^brettnen  51U  etgettbett 
ititb  all  ttatitr,  £err  Sefu,  $etg  mtr 
bettte  fpur,  Unb  lag  bem'ii  ©eifi  mid) 
iettett. 


2htfmunteruna>?teber.      151 

92.  9DM.    51Ue  menfrfjen  mttfien  fter* 
ben.  (22) 

Of  He  @brtften  fyoren  gerne  S8on  tern 
fl  retd)  ber  fyerrltcfyfett,  £)ann  fTe 
metmen  jcfyon  tton  feme,  §)ag  eg  tfynen 
fet>  berett ;  2lber  wann  fte  boren  fagen, 
25a$  man  @t)rijtug  creu$  mugtragen, 
5Bann  man  will  fetn  jitnger  fe^n,  D 
fo  jftmmen  roenta,  etn. 

2.  gtebltcf)  tft  e$  anjufyoren:  3br 
betabne,  fommt  gu  mtr.  2lber  bag  jmb 
fyarte  tebren  :  @efyet  etn  $ur  engen 
tbitr.  £>6rt  man  boftanna  ftngen,  %au* 
tetg  gut ;  (df5t$  aber  fltngen,  (treufcge ! 
tfit$  cm  anbrer  ton,  Unb  etn  jeber  lauft 
batton. 

3.  50ann  ber  £err  gu  ttfcfye  jTfcer, 
©iebt  er  ba,  tt>a£  frofyucf)  macbt; 
$Bann  er  bJut  am  olbera.  fcfyroifcet,  ©o 
tft  ntemanb  ber  ba  wacfyt.  ©umma, 
Sefug  ttrirb  gepretfet,  SBann  er  ung 
nut  trofle  fpeifet ;  2lber  tt>ann  er  jlcfy 


152      2lufmunternng&£ieber. 

»er(tecft,3Birb  man  alfobalb  erfdjrecft. 

4.  %efam  nur  alleine  lieben,  £)arum 
tt>eil  er  3efn6  tft,  ©id)  urn  tbn  allein 
betritben  :  jtannft  bu  ba$,  mem  lieber 
@brtjt?  ©cllt  aud)  3efu3  son  birflie* 
ben,  Unb  btr  alien  trojt  ent$teben,38olk 

.tcfl  bu  bod)  fagen  bier  :  penned)  bleib 
id)  ftet6  an  btr. 

5.  3a  fterr !  nur  urn  beinet  nntlen 
Q3ijt  bn  roertb,  geliebt  $u  fepn !  Unb 
ber  feelen  nmnfd)  $u  fitllen,  SSijt  bu 
gittig,  betltg,  rein !  5Ber  betn  f)5d)it 
ttollfommneg  roefen  fyat  $u  lieben 
au^erlefen,  S£rtjft  in  beiner  liebe  an 
2ltfe$,  tt>a£  ttergnugen  fann. 

6.  Saf?  mid)  uber  alle6  adjten,  5Ba$ 
hie  feele  an  btr  jtnbt ;  (Sollte  leib  unb 
feel  »erfd)mad)ten,  5Deig  id)  bod),  ba§ 
fte  gennnnt :  i)ann  bu  bift  in  allem 
letbe,  $e fw  J  lauter  trojl  unb  freube, 
Unb  roaS  id)  aUljter  fcerlier,  ginbe  id) 
befier  bod)  in  bir. 


2lufmunrerung&£teber.      153 

93.  gjjel.    20er  ftcf)  tm  @.    (20) 

(aommt  ftnber,  lagr  un$  getyen,  2)er 
P*  abenb  fomtnt  berbei>;(5$  ijf  ge* 
fdt>rltcf>  flefyen  3n  btefer  roitjteneV : 
$ommr,  ftarfet  euren  mutl),  3«r  ewtg* 
fett  $u  wanbern,  SSon  einer  fraft  $ur 
anbern,  Q£$  tjt  ba$  enbe  gut 

2.  @$  foil  un£  ntd)t  gereuen  £)er 
fcf)mafe  pifger^pfab,  $Btr  fennen  ja 
ben  rreuen,  2)er  un$  gerufen  t)at: 
^ommt,  folgr  imb  rrauet  bem,  (£tn 
jeber  fetn  pe'ftcf)te  5D?tt  ganger  wenbung 
xid)tc  ©tetf  nacf)  3erufalem. 

3.  £>er  auggang,  ber  gefc^eben,  3fi 
rniS  fiirnoaf)r  ntci>t  letb  ;  (£$  foil  nod) 
beflTer  gefyen  3ur  abgefcfjtebenfyett : 
9?etn,  ftnber,  fet)b  ntcf>t  bang,  Serarf)* 
tet  tanfenb  welren,  3fyr  loc?en  unb  tfjr 
fcfyelren,  Unb  gefyt  nur  euren  gang. 

4.  ©efyt  ber  natur  enrgegen,  @o 
get)t$  gerab  unb  fetn ;  3)te  fletfcf)  unb 
jtnnen  pflegen,  Wod)  fcfylecfyte  ptlger 


154      3(ufmnnrenmgg*?tet>er. 

fe^n :  55crla§t  bte  creatur,  Unb  rcaS 
end)  fonjt  nnll  bmben,  ?a#t  gar  eud) 
felbft  babtnten,  @$  gebt  burdjg  jterben 
nur. 

5.  $ommt  Ftnber,  la§t  un3  gefyen, 
£)er  33ater  getjet  mtt ;  G?r  felbft  wtft 
bet)  un$  fletfen,  3n  jebem  fauren  tritt: 
Grr  will  un$  mad)en  mutt),  5D?tt  fu#en 
fonnen*bltcfen  Un$  locfen  unb  erqut* 
cfen ;  Hd)  ja,  wtr  t)aben!$  gut. 

6.  $ommt  Ftnber,la£t  un$  roanbern, 
5Bir  gefyen  fyanb  an  fyanb  ;  @tng  freue 
fid)  am  anbern,  3"  btefem  rotlben  lanb: 
$ommt,  Ia§t  unS  finblid)  fe»n,  Un$ 
auf  bem  roeg  md)t  ftretten,  2Me  engel 
ung  begletten,  2113  unf  re  brirberfein. 

7.  ©ollt  wot)l  ein  fd)tt>ac£)er  fallen, 
(Bo  greif  ber  jMrfre  gu  ;  9flan  trag, 
man  belfe  alien,  9flan  pflan$e  Iteb  unb 
rub ;  £ommt,  btnbet  feller  an !  <£in 
jeber  fet)  ber  flemfte,  £od)  aud)  wof)l 
gem  ber  retnfte,  5luf  unfrer  ItebeSbafyn. 


2lufmuntcruna>2tebet\      155 

8.  (£$  roirb  ntcfyt  lang  mel)r  rodfyren, 
fyalt  nod)  ein  werttcj  au$ :  Q*$  nnrb 
ntcfyt  lana,  mel)r  nxitjren,  ©o  fommen 
n>tr  $u  bauS;  T>a  mtrb  man  eit>ia. 
ruf)ti,  $Bann  tmr  nut  alien  frommen 
©abeim  betj'n  SBater  fommen :  2Bte 
n>ot)I,  mte  wofyl  wtrbS  tbun ! 

9.  §)rauf  roollen  tviv$  bann  roagen, 
((£$  tjt  roofyl  wageng  wertf))Unb  grunb* 
ltd)  bem  abfagen,  2BaS  auffydlt  unt> 
be fdjwert :  $Belt,  bn  bid  ung  $u  flein  ; 
5Ctr  gebn  buret)  3e|u  leiben,  #in  in  bte 
enngfetten,  (£3  foil  nnr  SefuS  (Vpn ! 

10.  £>  freunb,  ben  wtr  erlefen  !  £) 
alk&ergniigenb  gut !  D  eroig^bleibenb 
toefen!  3Cie  reifceft  bu  ben  mutt)! 
UBtr  freuen  im$  in  bir,  £)u  unfre 
tt>onn  unb  leben,  $Borin  w  i  r  eroig 
fdjroeben !  2)u  unfre  gange  gter ! 


156         $om  2obe  ©otteS. 


$om  2obe  ©otteS. 

94*  9M.  2Wetn  ©ott  in  ber  f>of).  (3) 

get)  lob  unb  efyr  bem  bocbften  ©ut, 
V*  §)em  SSater  atter  cjiite,  3)em  ©ott, 
ber  alle  nmtiber  tbut/Dem  ©ott,  ber 
mem  gemurbe  9D?tt  fetnem  retcfyen 
rroft  erfiittt,  §)em  ©ott  ber  alien  jam* 
mer  fltUt !  (8ebf  unferm  ©ott  bte  ebre  ! 

2.  (£3  banfen  bir  bte  bimmdfctyeev, 
£)  berrfd)er  aller  tbronen  !  Unb  bte 
auf  erben,  tuft  unb  meer,  3n  beinem 
flatten  roobnen,  -Die  preifen  betne 
©cbopfer^macbt,  £>te  atle^  alfo  roobt 
bebacfyr.    @ebt  unfernt  ©ott  bie  efyre! 

3*  28aS  unfer  ©ott  cjefrfjaffen  b^ 
55a$  rottt  er  and)  erbalten,  4)aritber 
nntt  er  friib  unb  fpat  9fttt  fetner  Qirte 
walten ;  3n  fetnem  gan^en  fomcjrettf) 
2ft  atte^  recfjt  unb  atteS  cjleicf).  ©ebt 
unferm  ©ott  bte  efyre ! 


33cm  ?obe  ©otre&         157 

4.  3d>  rtef  bem  £errn  tn  metner 
notfy ;  5ld>  ©ott !  ttermmm  metn 
fdjrepen!  Za  I)  a  If  mem  l>elfer  mtr 
»om  tob,  Unb  Iteg  mtr  troft  gebetben. 
£>rum  banf,  ad)  ©ott !  brum  banf  id) 
btr.  3ld) !  banfet,  banfet  ©ott  mtt 
mtr !  ©ebt  unferm  ©ott  biz  efyre ! 

5*  3)er  £err  tft  nod)  unb  nimmer 
mdjt  33on  fetnem  t>olf  gefdjteben,  (5r 
bletbet  tfyre  jut)er(Td)t,  3I)r  fegen,  fyetf 
unb  frieben :  Wlit  mutter*l)anben  lei* 
tet  er  £)te  feinen  ftetta.  Inn  unb  fyer ; 
®ebt  unferm  ©ctt  bte  efyre ! 

6.  SBann  trojt  unb  fyitlf  ermangeln 
muft,  3)te  alle  welt  er$eta,et,  ©o  fommt, 
fo  btlft  ber  itberfluf},  2)er  ©efyopfer 
felbjt,  unb  netgetirie  $ater=augen  bte* 
fern  $u,  2>r  fonften  ntrgenbg  ftnbet 
tub)*  ®ebt  unferm  ©ott  bte  efyre ! 

7.  3d)  null  bid)  all  metn  lebenlana. 
£)  ©ott !  »on  nun  an  el)ren:  Wlan 
foil,  o  ©ott !  ben  lobgefang  5ln  alien 
orten  fyorem    SWeiir  a,an$e$  fyer$  er* 


158         23om  Cobe  ©otte$. 

muntre  fief),  9ttein  getjr  unb  ?efb  zx* 
freue  bid).  @ebt  unferm  ©ort  bte  ebre ! 

8.  3b*/  t>te  tbr  @briftt  namen  nennt, 
©ebt  unferm  ©ott  bie  ebre.  3t)f,  bic 
ibr  ©ottetf  mad)t  befennt,  ©ebt  unferm 
©ott  bte  ebre !  3)te  falfct)en  go£en 
macfjt  gu  fpott,  3)er  fterr  tft  ©ott,  ber 
£err  tft  ©ott.  ©ebt  unferm  ©ott  tie 
ebre! 

9.  (so  fommet  »or  fein  an^e|Tcf>t  9Ktt 
jaurf)$en*ttollem  fprtr.gen,  23e$ablet  bte 
gelobte  *Pflict)t,  Unb  lagt  un$  frbtjlicfj 
jtntqen  :  ©ott  fyat  e$  aUetf  roobl  be* 
badjt,  Unb  aUeg,  aUeti  recfot  gemacrjt. 
©ebt  unferm  ©ott  bte  ebre ! 

95.  9M.  ©ott  be$  £immel$  unb  ber 

erben.  (25) 
^vanftbem  £errn,  tbr  ©otte$  fncdjtc ! 
^  $ommt,  erbebet  fetnen  rufym !  (£v 
t>dlt  3$rael$  gefcf)tect)te  £ocf)  nod)  fur 
fetn  eigentfyum :  3eju$  (Sfyrtjtutf  t|r  uocfy 
l)eut,  ©ejlern  unb  in  mishit. 


SSom  Sobe  ©otteg.         159 

2.  ©|)rid)  nicbt :  eg  ijl  btefer  $eiten 
Vlid)t  nod)  wte  eg  ttormafg  war,  ©ort 
mad)t  feine  beimlidjfetten  Sefcnnb  nte* 
wane  ojfenbar ;  9&a$  er  »ormalg  fyat 
getban,  Da^  gefyt  nng  anje#t  nidjtan. 

3.  ©prtd)  fo  nid)t ;  beg  j^ocbften 
banbe  ©inb  nut  nidjten  je£t$nfd)tt>ad). 
©etne  gilt  bat  and)  few  enbe,  @r  iff: 
gnabtg  nad)  nnb  nad)  :  Sefug  @brtjhig 
1(1  nod)  bent,  ©eflern  unb  in  eroigfeit. 

4.  §alre  bid)  in  aUen  ®ingen  3^ur 
an  beineg  ©otteg  treu  :  ?ag  bid)  nidjt 
$nr  frenbe  bringen,  @be  ^xd)  bein  ©ott 
erfren;  (2nd)  tn  atter  betner  notb 
9fad)tg  jnm  trojt"  alg  beinen  ©ott* 

5.  M  ibr  fned)te  ©otteg,  b^ret ! 
©ucfyt  ben  £errn  in  enrer  notb ;  $Ber 
fid)  $n  went  anberg  febret  5llg  $n  ibm, 
bent  wabren  ©ott,  £)er  gebt  trr  in  al* 
lent  ftucf,  Unb  bereitet  ungelntf  ♦ 

6.  2)te  nur,  bie  bem  jperrn  fcertrau* 
en,©el)en  auf  ber  red)ten  bal)n,£)ieitt 


160         S5om  2obe  ©otteg. 

angjt,  in  furdjt  unb  grauen  3fm  nur 
emtg  rufen  an,  £enen  roirb  alletn  be* 
fannt  ©otte$  fjerrltdjfeit  unb  banb. 

7.  £rum  banft  ©ott,  tt>r  ©otte$ 
fned)ter  tonrat,  erfyebet  femen  ruljm! 
@r  fyatt  3$rael$  gefd)led)te  bod)  nod) 
fur  fetrt  etgenttjum  :  3efu3  Sfyrtfhitf  tft 
nod)  fyeut,  ©eftern  unb  in  eroigfeit. 

96.  SUM.    £)  ©ott,  bu  frommer  ©ott. 

(15) 
Wfcag  faun  id)  bod)  fur  banf  D  £err! 
****  btr  bafur  fagen,  £)af?  bu  mid)  mtt 
gebulb  @o  Tange  $ett  getragen  ?  ©a 
id)  in  raandjer  fiinb  Unb  itbertretung 
lag  Unb  bid),  p  frommer  ©ott !  (it* 
jurnte  atte  tag. 

2.  ©efyr  grofje  lieb  unb  gnab  Qrwrie* 
feft  bu  mtr  armen :  3d)  fii|r  in  boSfyett 
fort;  £)u  aber  in  erbarmen :  %d)joi* 
berjlrebte  btr  Unb  fd)ob  bte  buge  anf 
2)u  fdjobejt  auf  bte  jtraf,  Sag  jtenidjt 
folgte  brauf. 


3Som  ?obe  ®orre$.         161 

3.  §)ag  tdjjnun  bin  befe^rt,  £aj*  bu 
atlein  tterridjtet,  ® u  I) aft  be$  fatang 
reid)  Unb  roerf  in  mtr  »erntrf)tet : 
jperr !  betne  gitr  nttb  fren,  £>ie  an  bte 
roolfen  reidjr,  Qat  and)  metn  fteinent 
fyer^  3erbrodjen  nnb  erroeidjt. 

4.  ©elbfHonnt  id)  alljmnel  SSelet* 
b'gen  bid)  mitfitnben;  3 A  fonnteaber 
nid)t@elbftgnabett)ieberfinben:  (Selbjl 
fallen  fonnte  id),  Unb  tng  tterberben 
gebrt!  $onnt  aber  felber  nid)t  $on 
meinem  fall  anfftefjn. 

5.  ®n  baft  nttd)  aufa,ertd)t,  Unb  mir 
ben  tt>ea,  geweifet,  §)en  id)  nnn  wan? 
beln  foil ;  £)afur  fet,  £err !  gepreijet. 
@ott  few  gelobt,  £)a$  id)  £>ie  aire  fnnb 
nnn  r)ag,  Unb  ttullig,  or)ne  fnrdjt,  £)ie 
tobten  werfe  lag. 

6.  £)amit  id)  aber  nid)t  SlnfS  nene 
ttrieber  fatle,  ©ogteb  mtr  beinen  ©eift, 
SMeroeil  id)  r)ter  nod)  roalle,  3)er  met* 

ne  fd)tt>ad)beit  fiarf,  Unb  brinnen  mda> 

ii' 


162     ©etfHidje  23raut*?ieber. 

tig  fet>,  Unb  mein  gemiitbe  ftetg  3« 
betnem  §)ienjt  emeu. 

7.  Sid)  kit'  unb  fubre  mid),  (So  fang 
id)  leb  auf  erben;  £a#  mid)  ntd)t  ofyne 
ttd)  £urd>  mid)  gefubref  roerben;  ftiir 
id)  mid)  obne  bid),  So  merb  id)  balb 
tjerfiibrt ;  $Bann  bu  mid)  fubrejl  felbfi 
£bu  id),  ma$  mir  gebiibrt. 

8.  £>®ott,bu  grower  @ott!  £>  $a* 
ter  !  bor  metn  flehen :  O  fyfa,  ©otte$ 
fobn  !  £ag  beine  fraft  mid)  feben  ;  D 
wertber  beit'ger  ©etft!  Ciegier  mid) 
allegeit,  3)ag  id)  bir  btene  fyter  Unb  bort 
in  eroigfett. 


©eiftlidje  33raut=gteber. 
97.  Wei.  2Met  mitt  id)  bir  geben.  (7) 
ffcrmuntert  eud),  ibr  frommen !  3^8* 
^  eurer  (ampen  fdjein,  <£)er  abenb 
tj*  gefommen,  2>te  pnflre  nadjt  bxid)t 


©eijHidje  $raut*2ieber.      163 

cm  I  <&$  bat  fid)  aufgemacbet£)er  brdu* 
ttgam  nut  pracfyt,  sAuf !  bdtet,  fdmpft 
unb  mactyet,  £5aib  tft  eg  mttrernacbt. 

2.  sJD?ad)t  eure  dampen  ferttg,  Unb 
fiiUet  fie  mit  61,  (Sent)  nun  beg  tyil$ 
gerodrtig,  33ereitet  leib  unb  feel.  £)te 
waiter  3ton^  fd)renen:  §)er  brduto 
gam  Ift  nab,  23egegnet  tfym  in  fettyeH, 
Unb  jtugt  b«ttelujat) ! 

3.  23egegnet  tbm  auf  erben,  3^/ 
bte  tbr  3ton  iiebt,  sJ[fttt  freubigen  ge* 
berben,  UnD  fe»b  ntctyt  mebr  betrubt : 
Q£$  jTnb  bte  freubemfhmben  ©efem* 
men,  unb  ber  bvaut  U&trb,  n>etl  jte 
ubewniuben,  X)ie  frone  nun  sertraut. 

98.  9DW.  ©ottbee^trnmeteunb.  (25) 
(5jrt)icfet  eucfc,  tt>r  fieben  gdfte !  3« 
w  beSlammetf  bbcmciW^|?!  <§ct)mu* 
tfet  end)  auftf  aUerbejle :  £enn  wtt 
ftcfyg  anfetjeu  (dgr,  $rttf)t  fcer  bccfoaett* 
tag  tyeretn,  Da  tl>r  fbllet  frol)ltct>  fe#n. 
2.  2luf,  tt>r  juuglwg  unb  jungfrau* 


164      ©etjHtcfye  23raut*?teber. 

en,  §ebet  ewer  Ijaupt  empor!  2>eber* 
mann  n>irt>  auf  end)  fdjauen,  B^get 
end)  m  fdjonftem  florr  @et)t  entgegen 
eurem  £errn,  (£r  t)at  euct)  *>on  l>ergeit 
germ 

3.  Unb  bu  f&mg^braut  erfdjeine, 
55nd)  tyerfur  in  bemer  pradjt,  £u,  bu 
bt|t  bte  etne  retne,  UBeldje  rufet  tag 
unb  nad)t,  3n  ber  gartfien  liebegflamm: 
&omtn,  bu  jdjonfter  brautigara. 

4.  3«  t)em  tfyron  beS  fonigtf  brtnget 
Reiner  fttmme  fuper  fct)all ;  £)  rote 
fd)6n  unb  Itebltd)  fltnget  ©etneS  braut* 
gatntf  rotebertjall;  $a,  id)  fomme, 
itebfte  braut!  SHuft  bein  fontg  itberlaut* 

5*  greuet  eud)  bod)  beroroegen, 
Styr  berufnen  aUgugletd),  Zafietd  eud) 
fe|jn  angelegen,  SPap  it>r  fern  beretm 
eud)f  ftommt  $ur  l)od)$eit,  fommet 
balb,  3Betl  ber  ruf  an  end)  erfctyallt. 

6,  £affet  aUrt  (iefjn  unb  Uegen,  <£t* 
let,  ettet,  faumet  ntdjt,  @ud)  auf  eroig 


©etfHtcfye  23raut*?teber.      165 

gu  ttergnugeu,  $ommt,  ber  ttfcf)  tjl  $u* 
gertcfyi: !  £tefe£  abenbmat)f  tjt  grog, 
*Ma<t)t  end)  aller  forgeu  log. 

T.  Reiner  tjt  l>ter  auSgefcfyfoffen, 
£)er  ftd)  felber  itidjt  au$fd)leu§t ; 
$ommt  tt>r  Iteben  rtfd)*genoj]en,  $Bett 
bte  quelle  itberfleugt !  tilled  ak  tfi 
berett,  $ommt  $ur  frozen  tjocfygett* 
freub. 

99.  9DM*    £err  @l)rijt,  ber  etntg  ©ok 
te$v  (17) 

/Unab,  frteb  unb  retcfcen  fegen,  2llf$ 
^^  gut'3  $u  feel  unb  leib,  t)er  j^err 
©ott  wotle  geben,  3w  ebftanb  mann 
unb  roetb.  $orau$  tviv  all  begebren, 
©ott  rooll  ben  rounfrf)  geroafyreu,  £>en 
ueuen  et>'leut  t>te* 

2.  £)ag  ftd)  tbr'r  fetnS  nid)t  trenne 
SSom  anbern  fiibrot)tn,  3*"  glauben 
jtetf  erfenne,  <&ein  eb  ©ott'£  fctjtcfung 
fei) :  £)er  l)at  jte  g'fammcn  g'orbuer, 


166     ©etfHtdje  23raut*2teber. 

5Bie*g  tebeng  tiothburft  forbert,  £)er 
nienfcb  ntcbt  fei)  atlein. 

3.  £emnad),  £err  ©oft,  $u  ebren 
2>tn  cjrogen  namen  bcin,  D?ed)t  dmfc 
ltd)  lieb  rooUjl:  mebreii  3»  tbre^  l)er* 
geng  fcbretn :  9fttt  frtcben^banb  »er* 
ftrtcfen  3br'  el)',  fo  tt>irb  (id)  glucfen 
it>r  leben,  tbun  unb  Ian. 

4.  3n  t>w  Ifbr  fte  mtt  wttten  @tn* 
anber  bienen  re<*t,  3)er  Itebe  a/fefc  er* 
ftillen,  Obn  $orn  unb  $anfgefed)t.  Gnn$ 
fep  beg  anbern  etgen,  (£bltd)  trcu  gu 
ergeigen,  Dbn  aUe  bttterfett. 

5.  (£in  bulrmiitbtpen  getfte  SSerfet'b 
ibn'n,  £err,  »oran,  £ann  '$  creufc  tft 
allermeifte,  3n  bem  ftanb  auf  ber  babn: 
Sehr  fte  befd)tt>ernt§  letben,  2111  unge* 
bu(t  t>ermeibeu,  9Rit  fyubfcfyer  roetg 
unb  berb* 

6.  9J?tt  freuben  lag  fte  f>ben  ?etbg* 
frudjr,  tbr  faamenS  gfdjlecbf,  sIBte  me* 
len  frommen  g'(d)el)en,  2)te  Dor  btr 


23om  geijHtdjen  @teg,        167 

g'roanbelt  recttf :  UBtr  bttten  bid)  mi* 
treuen,  2aj3  fie  bte  fad)  ntdjt  g'reuen, 
£ilf  tt)n'n  $u  fel'gem  enb. 

SSom  geiftltd^en  ©teg* 

100.  SKeL  £>  ber  atte*  batr,  (11) 
ttj-inge  red)t,  roann  ©otre^gnabe  £)tdj 
•^  nun  jtebet  unb  befebrt,  2)a0  bem 
getjt  jtd)  red)t  entlabe  $on  ber  lap;,  bte 
ifyn  befcfywert. 

2.  Dfange,  benn  bte  pfort  tjt  enge, 
Unb  ber  leben^weg  tjt  fdjmal ;  £>ier 
btetbt  alle$  tm  gebrdnge,  w$a$  ntdjt 
gielt  turn  btmmel^faal/ 

3.  $ampfe  bt$  aufS  blut  unb  (eben, 
§)rtng  binetn  in  ©otteg  retd) :  5Bttt 
ber  fatan  nnberjtreben,  $Berbe  roeDer 
matt  nod)  roetd). 

4.  D^tnge,  ba§  bem  etfer  gtitfje,  Unb 
tie  erfte  2tebe  bid)  35on  ber  gangen 
n>elt  abgtebe;  Qalbe  liebe  tydft  ntdjt  (lid). 


168       23om  geifHicfyen  ©teg. 

5.  Cringe  mitgebdt  unb  fd)ret)en,  QaL 
te  bam  it  feurtg  an ;  2a§  l)tct)  feme  $ett 
gereuen,  2Bdr'$  aud)  tag  nub  nacfyt 
getban. 

6.  £aft  bu  bamt  hie  perl  errungen, 
£>enfe  ja  nttf)t,  ba#  bu  nun  5lUeS  bofe 
bajl:  be^roungeu,  £)a6  un$  fcfyabe  n 
pflegt  gu  tbmt. 

7.  9iimm  mtt  furd)t  ja  betner  feefen, 
£5etne6  t>etl^  mtt  gtttern  roabr.  §iex 
tit  biefer  liebe3fyot)le  ©cfyroebfl  bu  tag* 
lid)  in  gefabr. 

8.  £>alt  ja  betne  frone  t>ef>e,  £alte 
mdnnfid)  wa$  bu  baft :  9?ed)t  bebarren 
if*  bag  belle ;  D^ucffad  tft  etn  bofer  gajt. 

9.  ?a§  bein  auge  jo  ntcfyt  gaffen  9?ad) 
ber  fcf)noben  eitelfeit ;  23letbe  tag  unb 
nad)t  in  raaffen,  gliefye  trdg*  unb  ft* 
cfyerbett. 

10.  5)tef?  bebenfet  wofyf,  ibr  ftretter, 
<5tveitet  recfyt  unb  fitrctjtet  eutf) :  ®ebt 
bod)  ade  tage  roeiter,  2M3  tfyr  fommt 
in$  fytmmelretcf)* 


SSom  getfHicfyen  ©teg.        169 

101.  Wei    ®S  tfi  baS  l)ctf  urn*  font* 
wen.    (3) 

ttf  uf,  ©eele  !  SefuS,  @otte^2amm, 
^  bat  bid)  $ur  braut  errodbtet ;  <&x 
\)at  nut  bir  a(3  brdutigam,  (£)  anabe) 
ftd)  »ermdl)Iet :  dv  brennt  fur  (tebe 
gegen  bid) :  ©etn  feufd)e$  fyer^e  fetjnet 
ftci>  9?ad)  feufct)er  gegenliebe. 

2.  @r  liebet  nid)t  auf  fur^e  gett ; 
9iein,  fa  tft  nid)t  fern  lieben.  (5r  mill 
an  btr  in  ewtgfett  D?ed)t  trene  (tebe 
itbem  23letb  bn  ifym  and)  in  (tebe  treu, 
Unb  augeublicflid)  fie  erneu :  ©em 
lieben  n>trb  md)t  roanfen. 

3.  ($r  ttnU  jTd)  in  gered)tigfett  5Wtt 
bir  nad)  $3unfd)  sertrauen.  (5r  iHt  ofyn 
urtrerlaf}  bereit,  £)id)gndbia,  an$ufd)au« 
en.  Q?r  meinet^  red)t  unb  fcfyenfet  jTrf) 
©elbfl  $ur  ©ererfjtigfett,  bie  bid)  2U£ 
betn  qeroanb  foil  fleiben. 

4.  (|r  fu d)t  an  bir  barmberu'cjfeit 
Unb  qnabe  $u  benmfen*    dvQiebct, 


170       2Som  get|Hid)en  ©teg. 

roa6  betn  berg  erfreut,  %&iU  bid)  mit 
manna  fpetfen :  $Ber  ttjn  nur  liebet, 
bat  e6  gut,  (£r  ftarft  unb  (abet  jinn 
unb  mutf) :  55ei  t'bm  tffc  tauter  btmmel. 

5.  IDu  barfft  bid)  fetner  [iebegbrunjt 
3m  gfauben  nursertrauen.  <£)u  faunjt 
auf  feme  groge  gunft  9ftebr  alS  auf 
felfen  bauen.  (£r  ijt  bte  roabrbeit  unb 
ba$  itcbt ;  (£r  roetg  Don  fetner  falfd)* 
bett  ntdjt :  28a$  er  »erfprtd)t,  gefcfyie* 
Ijer. 

6.  £)u  ttu'rft  ifyn  erjHid)  tn  ber  notb 
21  [$  betnen  £erren  fennen  :  2lud)  felbft 
ber  fd)  reef  encode  tob  58trb  bid)  ntd)t 
son  tbm  trennen.  £ann  roirb  er  bid) 
gum  fjtmmel&faal,  ^(^feinebrautjum 
bocb$ett*mat){  @efd)mucft  unb  fyerrltd) 
fiibren. 

102.  9ReL  betnen  3efum  lag.  (35) 
(ttuter  £>irte !  voiiit  bu  nicbt  £eine3 
^  fdjdfleing  bid)  erbarraen  ?  @3  nad) 
beiuer  ^>trten*pflicht  £ragen  l)eim  auf 


33om  cjeijtttcfyen  ©teg,        171 

beinen  armen  ?  3Bitft  bn  mid)  ntdjt 
aug  ber  quaal  foolen  in  ten  freuben* 
faal?    / 

2.  ©cfjau,  tt)ie  td)  ttertrret  bin  2Jnf 
ber  roitften  biefer  erben  ;  $omm  unb 
bringe  mid)  bod)  bin/  3"  ben  fcbaafen 
bein'er  beerbem  gubr'  mid)  in  ben 
fdjaafftall  ein,  2Bo  tie  fjeil'gen  ?dm* 
mer  fepn. 

3.  9fttd)  tterfangt,  bid)  intt  ber  fdjaar, 
£)te  bid)  loben,  anjnfrfjauen,  3Dte  ba 
roeiben  ofyn  gefafyr  5luf  ben  fetten 
fyimmeteauen,  £)te  nicbt  mefyr  in  furd)* 
ten  ftebn,  Unb  nid)t  fonnen  irre  cjebn. 

4.  Denn  id)  bin  bier  fefyr  bebrdngt, 
2ftu$  in  fteten  forgen  leben,  2Beil  bte 
feinbe  mid)  umfcbrdnft,  Unb  mit  lifl: 
nnb  mad)t  nmgeben,  $5ag  id)  arme$ 
fdjdfelein  beinen  blicf  fannffdjer  fet)n. 

6.  SD  #err  Scftt !  fog  mid)  nid)t  3n 
ber  roolfe  radjen  fommen  ;  £>ilf  mir, 
nad)  ber  £irten*pfiid)t,  §)ag  ic^  ifynen 


172  (£rnbte*?ieber. 

werb  entnommen ;  &ole  mid),  betn 
fdjdfetem,  3n  ben  en/gen  fctjaafflall 
em. 


©rnbte-Sieber. 

103.  9DM.    3^«cf)  nitc^,  jeucf)  mid). 

(63) 
^%err  be3  fytmmete  unb  ber  erben ! 
<y  £errfd)er  btefer  gan$en  melt !  ?ag 
ben  munb  ttolllobee  roerben ;  Hainan 
btr  $u  fu&e  fdllr,  giir  ben  retdjen  ernb* 
te*fegen  £)anf  nnb  opfer  barlegen. 

2.  £>u  t>afl:  friil)  nnb  fpdten  regen 
UnS  $u  reenter  gett  gefrfjicft :  Unb  fo 
fyat  man  aUermegen  2luen  roller  font 
erbltcft ;  23erg  unb  tfydler,  rtef  unb  t)5* 
fyen  (gaben  nitr  tm  fegen  tfefy'n. 

3.  2Ug  bag  felb  nun  retf  gur  ernbre, 
©djlugen  voiv  bie  firfjef  an,  Da  man 


(Sntfcte^teber.  173 

$um  erjtaunen  lernte,  sIBa6  bein  ftar* 
fer  arm  getfyan.  2Berben  bet)  beg  fe* 
geng  menge  £5od)  bte  fdjeu'rn  faft  $u 
enge ! 

4.  ®ieb  nun  fraft,  ben  milben  fe* 
gen,  £)en  ung  beine  fyanb  befcfyefyrt, 
Slurf)  fo  lobltrf)  an^ulegen,  £)ag  ber 
fluct)  tt)tt  nidjt  tterjetjrt/  Stetben  roir 
in  alien  fitnben  $ann,  ba$  gut  letcfyt 
t)erjd)tt)tnben. 

104.  9M    2Ber  ttur  ben  lieben  ©ort 

(27) 
|?S  bag  bocf)  bet)  ber  retcfjen  ernbte, 
^  SBomtt  bit  ^ocfjfter!  un£  er* 
freujt,  (£tn  jeber  frof)  empftnben  lew* 
re,  5UBte  reicf)  bu,  ung  $u  fegnen  fetjft ; 
SKic  gent  bu  unfern  mangel  fttllit, 
Unb  un$  mit  fpete  nnb  freub  erfulljh 
%  T)U  ftebft  ee  gem,  tt>enn  (betner 
gi'tte,  £>  23arer!  wnfer  t>er^  fid)  freut; 
Unb  ein  erfenntuct)eg  gemutfye  2lud) 
ba$,  tt*a$  bn  fur  biefe  $eir  Un$  gur  er* 


174  gftorgen*?ieber.     % 

quicfuna,  baft  befttmmt,  Wlit  banf  an$ 
betnen  banben  mmrnt. 

3.  eo  fommt  bemt,  ©orte$  bulb  $n 
fe»ern,  ^ommt  (5t>rtflett,  la§t  ung  fet* 
iter  fren'n,  Unb  be^  ben  angefullten 
ftfjeuern,  £)em  jperrn  ber  ernbte  banf* 
bar  fe^n.  3bm,  ber  unS  |tet$  tterfor* 
ger  war,  SSringt  neuen  banf  $nm  op* 
fer  bar ! 

4.  9ttmm  gnabtg  an  bag  lob  ber  lie* 
be,  £)a$  nnfer  berg  btr,  SSater !  roeibt: 
£)etn  fegen  mebr'  in  unS  bie  triebe 
3um  tbdfj gen  banf,  $ur  folgfamfeit ; 
£)a#  pret#  fur  beine  SBatertren  21ucf) 
nnfer  a,an$eS  leben  fe». 


3Korgeiv2ieber. 

105.  STOeL  Sobt  ©oft,  tyr  (Sljrifhn. 
(32) 

fljun  fid)  bt>  nacbt  gecnbet  bar,  £)te 
vt  -finftarmf}  $erti)eilt,  S&ad)t  alleg, 


9#or£en*?teber.  175 

tt>aS  am  abenb  fpat  3«  fewer  rut)  ge* 
etlt 

2.  ©o  noadbet  aucfv  tfjr  jtnnen, 
n>acf)t,  2egt  alien  fd)laf  beafeit,  3"m 
lobe  ©otte$  fet>b  bebacfyt,  £5enn  eg  tfl 
banfen^ett. 

3.  Unb  bur  be$  letbe$  ebler  gaft, 
£)u  tbeure  feefe  bu,  Die  bu  fo  fanft 
gerufyet  frajt  3)anf  ®ott  fur  feme  rul), 

4.  3Bie  foil  id)  btr,  bu  ©eelcnltdjt ! 
3ur  gnitge  baufbar  fei)n  ?  9ftem  leib 
unb  feel  tjt  btr  tterpfltd)t,  Unb  id)  bin 
erotg  beat. 

5.  3n  beinen  armen  fdjlief  id)  ein, 
£rum  fonnte  fatan  nid)t  5D?tt  fetner 
lift  mir  fefyablicfy  fe#n,  £)ie  er  auf  mtc^ 
gertcfyt't* 

6.  $ab  banf,  o  3efu !  babe  banf 
gur  beine  lieb  unb  treu  ;  $ilf,  bag 
trf)  bir  mein  lebenlang  $on  fyer$«i 
banfbar  fe». 

9.  ©ebenfe,  £err,  and)  tyeut  an 


176  9Korgen*?ieben 

mid),  2ln  biefem  gan$en  tag,  Unb  n>en* 
be  ttott  mtr  gnabtgltd),  5Ba$  bir  mi$* 
fatten  mag. 

8.  (S'rbor,  o  2>efu,  meine  bttt,  9?tmm 
meine  feufter  an,  Unb  la§  all  meine 
txitt  nnb  fctjritt  ©efjn  anf  ber  redjten 
babn. 

9.  ©teb  betnen  fegen  btefen  tag  3« 
metnem  roerf  unb  ttyat,  i)amtt  id) 
fr6I)ltcl)  fagen  mag :  SDBofyl  bem,  ber 
3efum  bat. 

10.  5Bol  bem,  ber  Sejnm  bet)  (Id) 
fiibrf,  <5d)lte£t  tf>n  tn$  tyerj  binein,  ©o 
ift  fetn  gan$e$  tijun  ge$tert,  Unb  er 
fann  felig  fet)n. 

11.  9?un  benn,  fo  fang  tcfy  meine 
roerf  3n  3efn  namen  an  :  (&r  geb  mtr 
fetneS  geifteS  ftarf,  £)ag  id)  jte  enben 
fann. 

106.  WleL    $omm,  o  fomm.    (25) 

(ttott  be$  btmmelS  nnb  ber  erben, 
^  SSater,  ©ol)n  unb  t)eil'ger  ©eijt ! 


9florgen*?teber,  177 

§)er  eg  tag  unb  nad)t  lagt  rcerben, 
©onn  unb  monb  ung  frtjeinen  fyeigr, 
•Deften  jtarfe  banb  bie  n>elt,  Unb  wa$ 
brinnen  tjt,  erbalt* 

2.  ©ott,  tct)  banfe  btr  Don  fyergen, 
Dag  bu  mid)  in  biefer  nad)t  gitr  ge* 
fafyr,  angft,n  ott>  unb  fd)mer$en£)ajl  be* 
bittet  unb  bewad)t,  §)ag  beg  bofen  fein* 
be^  lift  9ftefn  md)t  mddjtig  n>orben  ift. 

3.  2ag  bte  nad)t  aud)  meiner  fun* 
ben  3e£t  mit  biefer  nadjt  ttergefyn,  D 
£err  3efu !  lag  mid)  jtnben  Seine 
ttmnben  offen  jtefyn,  ©aatteme  Ijiilf 
unb  rati)  3ft  fur  meine  mijfetfyat. 

4.  £tlf,  bag  id)  mit  biefem  morgen 
©etflltcf)  auferftefyen  mag,  Unb  fur 
meine  feele  forgen,  Dag,  roann  nun 
bein  groger  tag  Ung  erfdjeint  unb  beut 
gertc^t,  3d)  bafur.  erfdjrecfe  ntdjr. 

5*  giifjre  mify,  o  £err,  unb  kit* 
SKeuten  gang  nad)  betnem  wort,  ©ep 
unb  bfetbe  t>\x  aud)  bmtt  Wltin  befdjit* 

12 


178  gRorgeit*?teber.  " 

£er  unb  metn  bort,  9?trgenb$  alg  bet) 
bfr  alletn  Mann  id)  recfjt  beroafyret  fepn. 

107.  WeL  2Badj  auf,  mem  ber$.  (19) 
ftf  uf,  auf,  tt>r  metne  lieber,  Wlein  ber$, 
♦*  metn  getjf  unb  glteber,  £)em  £od)* 
ften  lob  $tt  jmgen,  Unb  opfer  ttjm  $u 
brtngen. 

2.  (5r  bat  bte  nadjt  gewenbet,  £)a$ 
ltd)t  berab  gefenbet,  Unb  mid)  ofjn  aUe 
forgen  (ivmdt  an  bfefem  morgen. 

3.  @r  ifi  metn  fd)u£  gewefen,  Dag 
fd)  frtfrf)  unb  genefen  5ln  btefem  tag 
aufftebe,  Unb  meine  pfltdjt  angefye. 

4.  @$  batten  taufenb  fdjreden  Wlidj 
graufam  fonnen  wecfen,  5Co  er  ntd)t 
felbjt  geroacfyet,  Unb  atteg  gut  gema* 
c^et 

5.  9D?etn  feel,  metn  letb  unb  leben, 
@e»  ferner  tfym  ergeben :  fttlf,  fterr ! 
aud)  fyeut,  unb  fenbe  3)eh  bemlanb 
betner  fyanbe. 

6.  £)ag  tcfy,  »on  btr  gefufyret,  Unb 


sSftorgen^teber*  179 

itberall  rcgieret,  3u  betneS  nameng  elj* 
re  9ftetn  gan$e$  leben  fefyre* 

7.  23ef)itte  mid)  sor  fiinben,  Unb  lag 
mid)  ftet$  empftnben  (£in'n  abfdjeu  fiir 
ben  btngen  £)te  beinen  jonte  bringen. 

8.  ®em  outer  geijl:  ber  feite  9ftem 
f)er$,  bag  jtcfyg  berette,  £)amit,  ate  ftnb 
unb  erbe,  %fy  bit  nur  leb  nnb  fterbe. 

9*  SSeanabe  mid)  mit  fegen  2luf  aU 
len  meinen  roegen,  SSeglittfe  metne 
rfyaten,  Unb  lag  jte  tt>of)l  geratfyem  j 

10.  9Serfeii>e  fraft  unb  (Mrfe,  £ag 
be$  berufeS  roerfe,  2)urcf)  betne$  get* 
fte$  fenben,  3d)  moge  gtiicfltcf)  cnben* 

11.  @rf)5r  and)  atle  beter,  S8ekf)t 
bte  itbertreter :  (Sep  gnabta,  mtr  unb 
alien,  Wad)  beinem  wofylgefallen. 

12.  3nfonber^ett  am  enbe  9ftmm 
mic^  in  beine  fydnbe,  Unb  lag  mid)  \i* 
Uq  fterben,  2)a$  en/ge  leben  erben. 


180  2ibenb*?teber. 


9lbenb=2ieber. 

108.  SUM.    9Kem  Sefu.    (30) 

go  tft  nun  abermal  23on  metner  ta* 
^  ge  $afy[  @tn  tag  &erjtrtd)en :  £) ! 
tote  mtt  fdynellem  <Sd>ritt  Unb  itnser* 
merftem  tntt  3ft  er  geroid)en. 

%  Maum  roar  ber  ntergen  iiaf),9hm 
tft  bte  nacfyt  fdjon  ba  dJlit  tbrem  frfjat* 
ten:  5Ber  fann  ber  $etten  lauf  Unb 
etlert  batten  auf,  <&ie  ab$umattent 

3.  9?et'n,  netn,  fte  fau-mt  fid)  nicf)t, 
©te  ferret  tfjr  ge(Td>t  Sftemalg  juriicfe: 
3l>r-fu§-  flebt  nimmer  ftttl ;  £)rum, 
toer  u>r  braucfyen  rotfl,  6tcfy  in  jTe 
fdjicfe. 

4.  <2fe  fleucfyt  gfetrf)  mte  em  pfeiC 
3nm  $te(  tn  fd)neller  etf ;  (£b  mantf  ge* 
benfet,  Unb  ftrf)£  t*rfet)en  mag,  ftat 
un$  ber  legfe  tag  SnS  grab  serfenfer* 

5.  £?lf  awfy  buret)  biefe  nacfyf,  Unb 


2lbenb*2teber.  181 

babe  cmf  mid)  ad)t, ©e^  mtr gurtvon* 
ne  3um  bellen  tag  imb  ltdbt,  $Benn 
mtr  t>a$  licfyt  getbrtd)^  Sfraelg  fonne. 

109.  S[^el*    9hin  ffcf>  ber  tag  geenbet. 
(32) 

tfleh  mitber  leib  $u  betner  rufy,  2)em 
™  3efu$  rubt  m  btr,  @rf)lcu§  bte 
tterbrognen  augen  gu,  9ttein  3efw$ 
tt)act)t  m  mtr. 

2.  3d)  l)ab  em  gnabtg  wort  gefyort, 
©ott  tit  metn  fdwfc,  mem  ratt),  SSarnt 
jtd)  ber  fatan  glet<^)  emport,  2Bot)l  bem 
ber  3efum  fyat. 

3.  §)ieg  wort  ift  in  ber  ttacfyt  mem 
ltd)t,  28amt  alletf  jtnjler  ijt,  2Bo  btes 
fer  fcfylb  ift,  ba  $erbrid)t  £)eg  argen 
feinbeS  lift. 

4.  21uf  btefeg  wort  fcfylaf  td)  nun 
em,  Unb  flet>e  wteber  auf,  §>ag  joll  bte 
morgenrotfye  fepn  S3epm  friifyen  fon* 
nentauf. 

5.  2)er  fcfylaf,  beg  tobeS   brnber, 


182  21benb*?teber. 

4 

mad)t  2Ut$  mix  em  tobtenbtfb:  3d) 
fdjlafe,  bod)  mem  ber$e  roadjt :  $omm, 
3efn,  n>ann  bu  wiHt 

110»  9M.    9?nn  jTd)  bcr  tag  geenbet. 
(32) 

QJ-un  6rtd)t  bte  ftnjlre  nad)t  fjerem, 
"l  2)e$  tageS  glan$  tjit  tobt ;  Sebod), 
ntein  f)er$,  fdjfaf  nod)  nidjt  ein,  $omm, 
rebe  erjt  mix  ©ott. 

2.  £)  ©ott !  bu  groger  §err  ber 
welt,  £)en  ntemanb  feben  Fann,  §)n 
jtehjl  auf  mid)  t>om  l)immel&$elt,  §6* 
ana)  mem  fenfeen  an* 

3.  £)er  tag,  ben  id)  nunmefyr  Doll* 
bxad)t,  SSar  ut^befonbre  betn :  Saturn 
hat  ex  bi$  in  bte  nad)t,  5D?tr  foKen 
fyetltg  fetm. 

4.  25telletd)t  ijt  btefe$  ntdjt  gefcfyefyn, 
£>ann  id)  bin  fieifd)  unb  b(ut,  Unb 
pfleg  e$  ofterS  git  tJerfefyn,  SBann  gleid) 
ber  wille  gnt. 

5»  Sftnn  fud)  id)  beinen  gnabentfyron: 


2lbenb*2ieber.  183 

©tef>  meine  fdjulb  ntdjtan,  Unb  benfe, 
bag  bem  Iteber  fofyn  gitr  oiicf)  fyat 
gnng  gerfjan. 

111.  9M.    9tfun  jTd)  ber  tag  geenbet. 

(32) 
(SJcfyretb  alleg,  n>a6  man  bent  gelebrt, 
^  3n  unfre  fyer^en  em,  Unb  laffe  bte, 
fo  eg  gefyorr,  £>ir  and)  gefyorfam  femt. 

2.  Srl>aft  ung  fernerbin  bent  mort, 
Unb  tfyu  unS  immer  mobl,  §)amtt  man 
#et£  an  btefem  ort  ©ort  btene,  rote 
man  folk 

3,  Snbeflen  fud)  trf)  metne  rub :  £> 
SSater !  jter)  mtr  be»,  Unb  gtcb  mir  bet* 
nen  engel  $n,  £)ag  er  mem  mddjter  fet) 

4,  @teb  alien  erne  gnte  nad)t,  2Me 
djrifHid)  beut  gelebt,  Unb  beg're  ben, 
ber  unbebadjt  ifoer  gnabe  nnberftrebt. 

5.  5Bofem  btr  and)  metn  tfynn  ge* 
fallt,  ©o  btlf  mfr  morgen  auf,  $)ag 
id)  nod)  ferner  in  ber  tt>elr  SSollbringe 
meinen  lauf. 


184  Stfd)*«ieber. 


6.  Unb  enblid)  fiibre,  mann  e6  jett, 
9fttd)  in  ben  bimmet  etn,  £)a  nrirb  in 
beiner  berrlicfyfett  9flein  fabbatfy  ewia, 
fjm. 


£ifd)«Sieber. 

112.  9M.  <5i>  roa$  frag  tcft.  (25) 
ttljeine  fyoffnnna,  ftebet  fcefte  5luf  ben 
**^  (efcenbigen  ®ott,  Grr  tjt  mir  ber 
atterbefte,  £er  mir  be»jiet)t  in  ber  notb: 
(£r  alletne  (soil  e$  fe»n,  £en  tcf)  nur 
son  fyer^en  me»n. 

2,  (Eagt  mir,  roer  fann  bed)  »er* 
trauen  Slnf  ein  fcftwacfyetf  menfefyen* 
rtnb  ?  2$er  fann  »e(te  fdjlofier  bauen 
3n  tie  luft  nnb  in  ben  minb  ?  (£3  tter* 
tqel)et,  9iirf)tg  betfeljt,  2$a3  ifyr  auf  ber 
erben  ferjt. 

3.  2Jber  ©otte$  gute  rodfyret  3'tnmer 


£tfrf)*?tebet\  185 

unb  in  ettnqfeit,  33iefy  unb  menfdjen  er 
erndbret  liurd)  errounfcfyte  jatjre^ett, 
Silled  ftnbet  (Seine  gnab  £)argeretcfyet 
friit)  unb  fpat. 

4.  ©tebet  er  nicfyt  aUe$  retcf>Ucf> 
Unb  mit  grogem  uberflug?  ©einelieb 
ift  nnbegreiflicb,  5Bie  ein  jrarfer  roaf* 
ferqu# ;  ?uft  unb  erbe  Un3  erndfyrt, 
5Benn  eg  ©otteg  gunjl  begebrt. 

5.  2)anret  nun  bem  tqro§en  ©cfto* 
pfer  §)urd)  ben  wabren  9D?enfd)enfct)tt, 
£er  ung,  mie  ein  freijer  topfer,  £at 
gemacf)t  au$  erbunb  tfyon;  ©ro#  t>on 
ratb  unb  <&taxt  t>on  rfyat  3ft/  ber  un$ 
erbalten  fyar. 

113.  9!M.  @ott  lob  ein  fcf)ritt  $ur.  (3) 
ttjfbermal  un£  beirff?  gitfe  Stuf  gan$ 
TT  nntnberbare  weif  Unfre  pflicfyt 
fut)rt  fit  gemiitfye  £)urd)  ben  fecjen  in 
ber  fpet#,  2)ie  bit  ung  fyajt  ttorgejtrecfet, 
Unb  bamit  in  ung  erroetfet  diiun  fyun* 
<jer,  £err  nad)  btr. 


186  £tfcf)^teber 


2.  5Bte  grog  tft  betne  freunbltdtfett, 
2Bte  f)err(id)  betne  giite,  -Die  ba  t>er* 
fosgt  $u  jeber  jeit  -Den  leib  unb  bag 
gemitrfye.  2)u  lebeng  *  freunb  unb 
tnenfcfyen^ufr,  £m  baft  unS  atten  rati) 
gewugt,  Unb  un$  febr  n>of)l  gelabet 

3.  i)e£  (jtmmel^fenfter  ofneft  bu 
Unb  fcfyenf  jt  un$  mttben  regen ;  Du 
fcfylteg'ft  bte  erbe  auf  unb  $u,  Unb 
giebft  un$  betnen  fegen ;  ®fe  foft  tft 
ba  auf  betn  ge^et^  58en  fotfte  ba$,  $u 
betnem  pretg,  £)  SBater,  ntcfyt  beroegen! 

4,  ftitr  fokfye  guttfyat  njollen  nrir, 
2Bte  Itebe  fmber  mitfien,  S5on  ganger 
feelen  banfen  btr,  Unb  unfre  maf)t$ett 
fcfyltefjen  5D^tt  etnem  ban?  unb  lobge* 
btcfyr.  £)  treuer  ©ott !  fcerfcfymaf)  eg 
ntcfyt,  ?ag  eg  btr  roofylgefallen. 

114.  9JW.    @ott  rob,  elm    (3) 
(ttteb,  Sefu,  bag  id)  bid)  gentef?  3n 
^  alien  betnen  aaben ;  23letb  bu  uttr 
etntg  erotg  fug,  £)u  fannjt  ben  get'jt 


©tf)etb*?feber.  187 

rntr  laben :  SWettt  fymtcjer  tqd)t  in  btrf) 
fyinein,  50?arf)  bn  bid)  umtg  rntr  ge* 
mein,  £)  3efn,  mem  ttergniigen ! 

2.  D  ieben&xvoxt  I  o  feelen*fpeig ! 
Wliv  fraft  nnb  leben  fdjenfe :  £)  quelle 
bmnn  reiner  2  i  e  b  e !  fleug,  9D?em 
fd)mad)tenb  fyeqe  trdnfe ;  ©o  (eb  unb 
fren  id)  mid)  in  bir ;  £ld) !  t)ab  and) 
beine  lufi  in  rntr,  23i$  in  hie  enngfetten. 


@^eib=2ieber. 

115*  9DM.  5Bann  mein  flnnblein.  (3) 
Clgeil  nnn  hie  geit  ttorfyanben  ijt,  £ag 
^  n>ir  t)ie  miiften  fcfyeiben,  ©o  roott 
nn$  ©oft  $n  biefer  friffc  ©endbig(id)  ge* 
letten,  -Dag  voir  betradjten  fort  nnb 
fort,  ©ein  je£t  gefyorteS  £>eUtg  wort, 
Unb  nn$  mogen  bereiten. 
%  2Bann  mwerfefyeng  fommen  nrirb 


183  ©djeib*?ieber. 

(SfyrtftuS  am  jitngften  tage,  £)er  welt* 
rtd)ter  unb  grofje  t)irt  Ung  flell'n  $ur 
red)t  unb  fage :  $ommt  fyer,  ibr  fe»b 
gebenebept,  Srerbt  bag  retd)  in  en>ig* 
feit,  (£ud)  riifyr  fyinforr  fein  plage. 

3.  2>arum  fo  lagt  ung  fletfftg  fepn 
9J2it  bdten  unb  mit  roadyen,  3nr  l)ini* 
melg*freub  aug  biefer  pein,  (£ntget)n 
ber  gotten  racfyett,  Unb  naljen  un'g  $u 
©ett  alletn,  £)er  fpetg  ung  rote  bte  en* 
gel  fein,  3Boll  if)nen  ung  gletd)  macfcen. 

4.  £)ieg  tjl,  o  ©ort !  unfer  begefyr, 
£a$  ung  bod)  bag  geltngen,  2)aj?  eg 
gereid)  $u  beiner  efyr ;  28ir  reben  ober 
ftngen,  Wlit  ant>ad)t  eg  tm  geift  gefcfceb, 
£>em  unfer  fletfd)  ntd)t  roiberftet),  £>ilf 
ung  baffelb  be$roingen. 

5.  0  23arer,  <5ot)n  unb  fyielger 
©eifr,  (£tmger  ®ott  mit  namen,  58ag 
bu  gefcfyaffen  allermeijt,  @otI  bid)  lo* 
ben  $ufammen.  92ad)bem  rotr  gefyn 
*>on  btefem  ort,  3n  lieb  erbalt  ung  im* 
merfort,  £>urd)  SefuuiQfyriftunt/  amen. 


@d)eib*Sieber.  189 

MOtffcfc     Der6$falm.    (61) 

u#  eg  nun  fe$m  gefd)tebeit,  ©o 
tt>oK  ung  ©orr  begleiten,  (Jin  je* 
beg  an  fern  ort;  Da  roottenb  fletg  an* 
fefyren,  Unf  r  teben  $u  betvefyren,  9?acf) 
tntjalr  ©otteg  wort. 

2.  Da^  joltten  ttJtr  6egef)rert,  Unb 
ntcfyt  t)tnld§tg  roerben,  £)ag  enb  fommt 
fcrjnell  bcrbet) :  5Btr  rotfiien  feinen  mor* 
gen,  Drum  lebet  bod)  in  foremen,  Der 
gfatyr  t|t  mand)erle|). 

3.  23etrad)tet  wofyl  bte  facfyen,  £)ag 
ung  ber  £err  fyetft  wacfyen,  3»  fepn 
albeit  be  retr.  Dann  fo  roir  wiirb'n  er* 
funben  Ziehen  unb  feijlaf  n  in  funben, 
@g  rciirb  ung  werben  leib. 

4.  Drum  ruflet  eucfy  ben  $eiren,  Unb 
aUe  jiinb  ttermeiben,  ?ebenb  in  g'recrj* 
tigfeit:  $)ag  ift  bag  recfjte  wacften, 
■Darburd)  man  mag  gerartjen  3«*  *»'* 
gen  feltgfctr. 

5;  £temit  fe^fc  ©ort  befofyten,  Der 


190  ©d)etb*?teber- 

woU  un$  au^umalen,  2)itrd)  feme  gnab 
allem,  3ur  ero'gen  freub  erfyeben,  £>a0 
tt)ir  narf)  btefem  leben  3^tc^t  fomm'n 
m  eroigtf  letb. 

6*  3um  «t&  tjt  mem  begef)reit, 
§)enf't  metner  m  bent  £erren,  uBte  id) 
aud)  g'jmnet  but;  9?un  wacfyet  allc^ 
fammen,  §)urd)  Sefum  @l)rtftum  amen* 
(£$  mug  gefcfytebeu  fe»m 

117.  "9ReL  (£r$6rn  bid)  ntdjr,  o  from 

mer.  (8) 
Oebt  frtebfam,  fprad)  (Sbrtftitg  ber 
^£err  3u  fetnen  au^erfofyrnen,  ®e* 
Itebte  nefymt  bte$  fitr  etn  lefyr,  Unb 
wollt  fern  ftimm  gent  l)5rem  2)a$  tjt 
gefett,  gu  ein'm  abfcfyetb  SSon  mtr,  wotte 
fe|t  brinn  ftefyen.  £)b  fcfyetb  td)  gtetd), 
bletbrtf  f)er$  be»  eud),  23t$  mtr  $ur  freub 
etngefyen. 

2*  Qmt  l)er$en$*tt>ef)  mtr  uberfam 
tm  fdjeiben  uber  b'magen,  2US  id)  t>on 
eud)  mem  2lbfdn'eb  natjm,  Unb  ba& 


<5d)etb*?teber.  191 

ntal$  nutgt  tterlafien.  Wlein'm  f)er$en 
bang,  befyarrlid)  lang,  @$  bletbt  nod) 
nntterqefien,  Dbfdjon  id)  fdjetb,  bleibtS 
l)er$  bet  end),  2Bie  jo  lit  id)  end)  ttergejfen 

3.  9?ad)  tern  nxfen  (SfyrtjH  end)  balb, 
(S^Ieid)  tt>ie  ifyr  Ijabt  empfangen,  @e* 
baut  aufm  grunb  $nr  redjt  geflalt, 
(Setn  wegen  roollt  anfjangen*  -Darinn 
bejlel)t  meitt  rati),  tt>dl$  ge^t  2lnf  em 
fcfyeiben  fetjr  tranrig,  £>b  fdjeib  id) 
gleid),  bkibt$  f)er$  bet)  end)  23i6  an 
ntein  enb  gebanrig. 

4.  ©elobt  fe»  @ott,  urn  btef  fein 
werf,  £>aS  er  frafttg  gelenfet,  ©ef)t 
itjr  $n  bent  gebate  fterf,  2)ann  meiner 
and)  gebenfet  3m  bdten  rein,  ba$ 
©ott  allein  ?[JZtct)  roolle  tt>ct>£  beratbem 
Db  |d)ieb  id)  gleid),  bletbl:^  l)er$  be# 
end)  ©ott  n>ol)n  end)  be#  in  gnabem 

118.  SJteL    5id)  3efn  meim    (24) 
Ofd)  l)er$en$  getiebte !   ttur  fdjeiben 
**  jefcnnber,  Sin  jebeS  ba$  Ijalte  fein 


192  ©d)etb=?ieber. 

fjerje  bod)  munter,  d$  fd>rei>c  nut  nttr, 
21u$  Itebe^beajer :  jjerr  3efu !  &xv 
Sefu !  2Jd)  geud)  un$  nad)  btr. 

2.  3a,  liebfte  gefdjrotfter,  £)rum 
lafjet  unS  tt)ad)en,  2Seil  unfere  feinbe 
jTd)  frdfna.  aufmadjen,  (5te  fudjen  $u 
rauben  Den  gottlidjen  gfauben,  £)amit 
]ie  »erbtnbern  ba$  finbltd)  ttertrauen. 

6.  Unb  roetum  n>ir  je£t  son  einan* 
ber  mm  treten,  6o  lagt  un$  »or  em* 
anber  bod)  ber^td)  bdten,  §)ag  fetneS 
bod)  moge  2lbtreten  *>om  wege,  2iuf 
bag  mtr  beroanbeut  bte  ridrttgen  (lege, 

4.  21d),  liebefte  glteber!  es  fomtte 
gefcfyeben,  %a  bag  nnr  einanber  ntd)t 
tbdten  mel)r  feben.  (£m  jebeS  tbn 
fletge  ^ter  auf  fetner  retfe,  -Damtt  tt>ir 
bo<^  tragert  bxe  frone  $um  pretge. 


(Bterb*  unb  23egrabnig*?ieber.  193 
©tcrb-  unb  SSegra&nifcfiieber. 

119.  9)M.  @6  iff  genngltd)  an.  (3) 
ftomm,  fterbfidjer,  betra'dbtc  mid)! 
^v  ffii  tebjt,  td)  lebt  auf  erben  ;  2Ba6 
bu  je$t  bijt,  i>a$  war  aud)  tct),  $Ba3 
tct)  bin,  wtrjt  bu  tt>erben  ;  £u  mugt 
fyernad),  id)  bin  sorbin  ;  21  d) !  benfe 
nid)t  in  beinem  jmn.  4)ag  bu  nid)t 
bitrfeft  jterben. 

2.  23eretre  bid),  jtirb  ab  ber  weft, 
£>enf  an  bie  leftten  jtunben  !  3Bemt 
man  ben  tob  t)erad)tlid)  t)d(t,  5Btrb  er 
fefyr  oft  gefunben.  (£3  ijt  tie  reifye 
beut  an  mir,  'IBerroetg,  t)ie(leid)t  gtlt3 
morgen  bir,  3a n>ob,l  nocfy  biefen  abenb. 

3.  ©prid)  njdjt:  id)  bin  nod)  gar 
$u  jung,  3d)  fann  nod)  lange  leben  ! 
2ld)  netn  !  bu  bijr  fd)on  ait  gcnug,  £en 
getjt  son  bir  $u  gebeu  ;  d$  tjt  gar  ba(b 
urn  bid)  getban,  (£3  ffe^>t  ber  tob  Uin 

m 


194  ©terb*  unb  23egrabmg4?teber. 

olter  an  :  3Bte  wagfi  bu  anbertf  ben* 
fen? 

4.  $u  fepfi  bann  ferttg  ober  ntd)t, 
<&o  mugf  bu  glcicftjwof)!  n>  a  n  b  e  r  it, 
$Bann  biefeS  lebenS  giel  anbrtcfyt,  @g 
ge{)t  btr,  rote  bte  anbern.  £3rum  log 
btrg  etne  warnung  feigm,  £)etn  aufer* 
ffrfyn  wirb  uberein  9ftit  betnem  fterben 
fontmen. 

5.  5lcf)!  benfe  mdbt:  eg  bat  m'tfjt 
notb,  3$  will  mid)  fdjon  befeljren, 
2Bann  mtr  bte  franfi)eit  $eigt  ben  rob, 
©ott  mitt  mtcfy  roofyl  erboren.  3£er 
toeig,  ob  bu  $ur  franf^eit  fommjt  ?  £>b 
bu  ntcfyt  fdmett  ein  enbe  nimmfi  ?  5Ber 
Ijtljt  alSbann  btr  arnten  ? 

120*  5fjjcL  £)emurt)  if*  bte  fd)5njte.(22) 
ttftte  menfdjen  mitflfen  fterben,  Silled 
**  fletfd)  Bergefyt  rote  ben,  9BaS  ba 
lebet,  mug  tterberben,  ©oil  eg  anberg 
roerben  neu.  liefer  letb  ber  mug  fc>er# 
roefen,  SEBann  er  anberg  foil  genefen 


Sferb*  unb  23egrabnifc£febe~r.  105 

§)er  jo  grofjen  fjerrlidjfeir,  £)ie  ben 
frommen  tfl  berett. 

2.  £)rum  fo  mill  id)  biefeg  leben, 
$Beil  e£  metnem  ©ott  beliebt,  2lud) 
gan$  roillig  tfon  mir  geben,  93in  barn* 
ber  nid)t  betrubt;  £)enn  in  meineS 
3efu  n?unben  S)ab  id)  fdjon  erlofung 
fun  ben',  Un$  inetn  rrofi  in  tobegnott) 
3(1  be3  £jerren  G'fjrijft  fob* 

3.  £>fer  will  id)  nun  ettjuj  rooljnen ; 
90?eine  lieben,  gute  nad)t !  £ure  treu 
nnrb  ©ot*  belotjnen,  £>te  tt>r  tjabf  an 
mir  t)oUbrad)t :  Mefammt  itjr  anttet* 
tt>anbren,©ute  freunbe  nnb  befannten, 
Eebet  rootjl,  $u  gurer  nadjt!  ©ort  fep 
banf,  e$  tjt  i)ollbrad)t ! 

121.  mi  9?un  ruljen  aUe  tt)d(ber.(37) 
gtott  lob,  bie  jtunb  tft  fommen,  £>a 
^  id)  roerb  aufgenommeff  3ng  fdjo* 
ne  parabeig.  3t)r  eltern,  biirft  nid)t 
flagen ;  Wit  freuben  fottt  tfyr  fagen : 
®em  £6d)fteif  je»  lob,  et)r  unb  preig. 


196  ©terb^  utib  S5egrdbuig*?ieber. 

2.  2$ie  fann$  ©ott  befifer  madyen  ? 
(£r  rei§t  mid)  aug  bem  radjen  £)e$  teu* 
fef^  unb  ber  noelt,  Die  je$t  rote  loroen 
brullen,  3br  (jrhnm  til  nid)t  $u  fallen, 
S3ig  atfe$  iibern  baufen  fdllt. 

3.  25te$  ftnb  bie  le£ten  raeqe,  <£a 
nidjtg  al£  angft  unb  plagen  5D?tt  fyau* 
fen  brtcf>t  herein.  9Jftd)  itimmt  nun 
©ott  t)on  binnen,  Unb  ld§et  mtd)  ent* 
rinnen  §>er  uberbduff  en  notl)  unb  pern. 

4.  $ur$  ift  ntein  trbtfd)  leben  ;  (£tn 
befjerg  roirb  mtr  geben  @ort  in  ber 
eroigfett.  §)a  tt)erb  id)  nid)t  mefyr 
j^erben,  3n  feiner  nott)  tterberben : 
Sfletn  feben  roirb  fe»n  lauter  freub. 

5.  %ebt  roofyl  unb  f  e  t>  b  gefegnet: 
5Ba3  end)  je^unb  begegnet,  3ft  anbern 
aud)  gefd)ebn ;  23ief  mutjeng  nod)  er* 
fafyren ;  9ta  @ott  rooll  md)  bewaty 
ten;  $5ort  roolfen  roir  unS  roteber 
fefyn. 


©terb*  unb  23egrcibntj3*?teber.  197 

122.  SKel.    fyvflid)  tyM    (7) 

C|d)  mar  etn  Fletne^  ftnbfein  ©ebcrn 
'V*  anf  biefe  welt,  SIber  inetn  jterbeng* 
ftitnbletn  £at:  mir  ©ott  balb  gefMt. 
3d)  meig  gar  m$t$  gu  fagen,  2Ba$ 
melt  ijt  unb  tbr  tf)tm  :  3d)  bab  tl  mW 
nen  tagen  9?ur  tiotf)  gebracfyt  button. 

2.  9J?ein  allerltcbjter  ttater,  £)er 
mid)  gur  melt  gegeugt,  Unb  mein  berg* 
Itebfle  mutter,  ©te  mid)  feibjt  bat  ge* 
faugt,  §)te  folgen  mir  gum  grabe,  tfftit 
feufgen  tnnt.qltd),  £)od)  id)  mar  ©otteS 
gabe,  iDte  er  nun  ntmmt  gu  fid). 

3.  dv  ntmmt  mid)  auf  gu  gnaben, 
3nm  erben  in  fein  reitf),  $)er  tob  fann 
mir  nid)t  fdjaben,  3d)  bin  ben  engeln 
gletd) ;  9J?ein  leib  mirb  mieber  leben 
3n  nil)  unb  em'ger  freub,  Unb  mit  ber 
feele  fdjmeben  3n  groger  berrltdjfett. 

4;  l*ebt  mobl,  tbr  metne  lieben,  £)u 
Dat'r  unb  tnutterfyerg,  %Qa$  rootlt  ibr 
end)  betriiben,  SSergeflfet  btefen  fcfymerg, 


198  ©terb*  unb  S3egrdbm^2teber. 

9J?ir  tji  febr  roobl  gefdjebn,  3d)  leb  in 
tponn  unb  freub,  3br  fottt  mid)  roieber 
feben  £ort  in  ber  t>errlicf)fett. 

123.  97W,    iD  3efn  (Sbrtfte,    (12) 
Ctgte  fTd>er  tebt  ber  menfd),  ber;ftaub  ! 
*^  ©ein  (eben  ijt  ein  fallenb  laub ; 
Unb  bennod)  fcbmeidjeft  er  |Td)  gem, 
£)er  tag  be$  tobeg  fe#  nod)  fern. ' 

2»  1>r  juugling  t>offt  be$  greifeS 
$iel,  £)er  mann  nod)  feiner  jabre  mef, 
3)er  greig  gu  melen  nod)  ein  jabr,Unb 
feiner  nimmt  ben  3rrtbnm  wabr. 

3.  (Sprid)  ntd)t:  id)  benf  in  glikf 
unb  notb  3m  tyerjen  oft  an  meinen 
tob.  £)er,  ben  ber  tob  nid)t  weifer 
mad)t,  fyat  me  mit  ernft  an  ifyn  ge* 
badjr* 

4.  2&ir  (eben  i>ter  $ur  ewigfeit,  3« 
*bun,  roa£  unS  ber  £err  gebeut,  Unb 
unferS  lebenS  fletnfter  tbeil  3ft  eine 
frifl  ju  unferm  bed. 

5.  2>.er  fcobi  riicft  feefen  &or  gericfyt; 


©terb*  unb  23ecjrabntg*?teber.  199 

£)u  bringt  ©ott  alleg  an  bag  ltdjf, 
Unb  macfit,  n?a^  bier  tterborcjen  mar, 
25en  ratty  ber  fyer$i'tt  offenbar. 

6.  £)rum,  ba  betn  tob  btr  tagftrf) 
braut,  ©c  fet)  bod)  wacfer  unb  bereit; 
$)ruf  beinen  cjfauben  alg  em  d)rifl:,£)b 
er  burd)  (tebe  tfydttg  (ft. 

7.  (£tn  feufger  in  ber  (efcten  notf), 
@tn  ttmnfd),  buret)  beg  erloferg  tob 
33or  ©otteg  tfyron  geredjt  gu  fe»n, 
£)ie$  mad)t  bid)  nidjt  »on  fitnben  rein. 

8.  (Jin  berg,    bag  ©otteg  jtimme 

bort,  3br  fate*  unD  W  &om  fc&felt 
feljrt,  (Jin  glaubtg  berg  tton  lieb  ers 
futlt,  ®ie^  ift  eg  mag  in  @brifto  gilt. 

124.  9M.    28er  nur  ben  lieben  ©ott 

Ififlt.  (27) 
ttger  metg,  mie  nafee  mir  metne  enbe? 
^  £)ie  geit  cjefyt  bin,  eg  fommt  ber 
tob  ;  2ld)  tt)ie  cjefdwnnbe  unb  bebenbe 
Stanch  fommen 'metne  tobegnotb.  tyflein 
©ott!    id)    bitt  burd)  tyvifli  bint 


200  (gtcrb*  unto  $egrabnig*2ieber. 

9ftact)3  tutr  nut  meincm  eube  gut. 

2.  \i$  fann  »or  nadrt  letct)t  anberS 
merbcn,  2U3  eg  am  fruben  morgen 
war  ;  £ann  mli  id)  Icb  auf  biefer'er* 
ben,  £cb  trf)  tn  fterer  tob$*gefat)r. 
9Wetn  ©ott !  id)  but  buret)  (Sfyrtjti  blur, 
5Kaci)6  nur  mit  metnem  cube  gut. 

3.  Syxv  lebr  mid)  jtet3  ang  eube 
benfen,  ilnb  lag  mid),  n>ann  id)  fler* 
ben  niup,  Die  feel  in  ^cfu  rounben 
fenfen,  Hub  ja  tricbt  fpareu  meine  bug. 
SBtetn  ©ott !  id}  bitt  burd)  (gfjmffi  blut, 
50kd)5  nur  mtt  mcinem  enbe  gut 

4  Sag  mid)  bet)  geit  mein  Ijan*  be- 
ftefiferi,  ©nfl  id)  bevcit  fet)  fi'ir  unb  fur, 
Unb  (age  frifd)  in  alien  fallen :  §crr ! 
roie  bit  mi  lift,  fo  fdjiefs  mit  mir.  Stfein 
©ott!  id)  bitt  bur*  kljrifti  blut,  Wlaty 
nur  mit  meinem  enbe  gut. 

5.  $)lad)  miv  ftets  gucPcrffiB  t>en  I)im- 
mel,  Unb  gallenbitter  biefe  melt;  ©icb, 
baji  mir  in  bem  melt-getummel  £)ie 


©ferb*  unb  Segrabntg^teber.  201 

eirngfeit  fety  dorgefteflt.  Wein  ©ott! 
id)  bitt  burd)  £l)ri(ti  bint,  8tfad)8  nur 
mit.mcmcm  enbe  gut. 

I  125.  mi  9hm  la&t  litis  ben  leib.  (12) 
l  flj-un  bringen  tntr  ben  leib  gur  nil), 
!     -  Unb  bccfcn  tint  tnit  erbe  git,  £)cn 

leib,  ber,  nad)  bes  ©cbopferg  fdjlufe,  fin 

l'taub  unb  erbe  merben  nutf*. 

2.  (Sr  bleibt  nidjt  immer  afd)'  unb 
ftattb,  dlidjt  immer  ber  nenrjefung  rnub ; 

!  ©r  unrb,  ttmnn  CEljriftuS  einft  cijcrjeint. 
1  Wit  feincr  feele  nctt  ueretnt. 

3.  §ier,  menfd),  bier  lerne,  ma6  bit 
bift;  Sent  l)ier,  tuoJ  unfer  leben  ifr. 
9iacrj  forge,  furdjt  unb  mand)er  notl) 
$ommt  enblid)  nod)  gulefctber  tob. 

4.  ©dwell  fdjttrinbet  iinfre  lebenS- 
Sett :  2htf'$  fterben  folgt  bte  enugfett. 
SSte  mir  bte  gcit  l)ier  nngetnnttbt,  ©o 
folgt  ber  lofyn  au$  ®otte3  Ijanb. 


202  95om  fefcteit  ©ertcfu  ©otte$. 


Stan  Icfcten  ©eritf)t  ©otteS. 

126.  8M  greit  bid)  fef»r,  o  tneine.  (18) 
/£$  finb  fdjon  bte  lefcten  geitcn ;  £)ntm 
^  tncin  l)erg  fcercite  bid),  2Bci!  bie  gei- 
djen  fc^ott  Don  tnciten,  3um  a,crid)t  er- 
eipen  fid) ;  $immc(,  erbe, '  1  nft  iinb 
nicer,  fflafycn  fid),  ale  ©otteS  l)ccr, 
9htf  gur  radje  fouber  fdjonen,  Uebcr  bie 
im  finftem  loofyncn, 

2.  (Ss  ift  nlies  faft  tierborben  3n  bcr 
gangcn  d)riftenl)cit,  ©Icuib  nnb  liebe 
finb  ecftorben,  9lllcg  Iebt  in  eitelfeit. 
SSie  «6  mar  gu  9Joa()  geit,  <&o  lebt  jefit 
in  fid)erl)eit  ©er  gemeine  banf  bcr  d)ri- 
ften,  ©ic  im  fttnb'cnfott)  fid)  brnftcn. 

3.  Unucrjiaub  nnb  fitnben  -  lebcn 
#errfd)et  nnb  nimmt  ftberrjanh.  23ie 
bent  nn()eil  miberftreben,  <5inb  al§ 
trembling'  nnbcfannt.  Unb  uric  Sefug 
fclbft  Derad)t;  3a,  ifyr  tfmn  ftefyi  in  ucr- 


SSom  fefcten  ©erttf)t  ©otreg.  203 

bad)L  $Bie  ift  benn  ber  melt  git  ratten 
25ep  bergleidjen  freueltbaten  ? 

4.  3e.fu8  mirb  balb  felbft  einbrecbert, 
2$eil  fein  t)ecr  fidj  aufgemn  d)t,  Unb  fein 
orme^  rjcinflem  rad)en,  £)a§  git  il)m 
fdjretjt  tag  unb  nad)t ;  Darum  bebt  Dai 
ijattpt  empor  Bit  be§  bimmcls  tbitr  unb 
tbor,  ?)aj  ijjjjr  eucr  ^eil  urofafyet,  SKeit 
fid)  bie  erlofurta,  itafyet. 

127.  mi    5lu*  tiefer  notfc  fcto  id) 
gubtr.    (3) 

(&§  ift  a,eroi£lid)  an  bcr  jttt,  §)aj3  (got* 
^  te8  fobn  roirb  fommen,  3n  feiner 
grof?en  berrlid)fett,  Bit  rid)ten  bof  unD 
frommen  ;  £>ann  roirb  bag  ladjen  roer- 
ben  tljeur,  SBann  alle§  roirb  oergeljn  in 
feu'r,  2Sie  *Petru$  baoon  frfyreibet. 

2.  spofaunen  roirb  man  fybtm  (jebn 
5ln  alter  roclt  il)r  enbe,  Skratif  balb 
merben  aitferftet)tt  5111  tobten  gar  be- 
fymbt:  ftic  aber  nod)  bag  leben  Ijan, 


204  $om  lefcren  ©ertcfyt  ©ottetf. 

2>ie  mirD  Dcr  §crr  Don  ftunben  an  Sfcf 
roanbeln  unb  ocrneuen. 

3.  £>arnad)  \y\xb  man  oblcfcn  balb 
©in  bud),  bavin  gefcbriebcn,  SB  a  3  allc 
menfdjen.  jung  unb  alt,  Slitf  erbcn  r)an 
gctricbcn :  3D.a  bann  gcmi^  em  jcbcr- 
mann  SSirb  Ijoren,  iun§  er  l)at  gctljan 
3n  fctnem  gcin^cji  Icbcn. 

4.  O  roer)  bemfelben,  rocldicr  r)at 
2)e£  §erven  mart  tieradjtct,  Unb  nur 
anf  erbcn  fritf)  unb  fpat  ?iad)  groBem 
gut  gctradjtct !  Tcv  roirb  fitnual)r  gar 
fabl'beftelm,  Unb  mit  bcm  fatan  mi'if- 
fen  getm  9>on  (Sljrtfto  in  bic  Ijollc. 

128.  Bfcll  5td)  trcib  aus.    (30) 
$&ann  id)  c£  recht  bctracbt  Unb  fclje 
*^  tag  unb  nad)t  3a  ftunb  unb  gcite, 
§ingel)en  fo  gefdjroinb,  ©efdjroinber  alS 
ber  roinb,  Bui*  eroigfeite. 

2.  So  roirb  mir  oftmals  bang,  S>ei( 
id)  nod)  alimlang  Wid)  oft  ncrroeile, 
Unb  nid)t  fo  rote  id)  foflt,  Unb  and) 


SSom  te£ten  ©ertdjt  ©otreS.  205 

too  I)  I  genie  luollt,  S^eftdnbtg  ei(e. 

3.  S  bajj  id)  allegeit  3n  red)te  tnun- 
terfeit  JEM  ntod)te  i'tben,  Unb  in  ber 
mebrigfait  SOfcin'n  3efum  aCtegeit  tonnt 
(jcrjjlj.dg  lieben. 

3.  SSeil  metne  gcit  Dergeljt,  Unb  gar 
fein  bing  beftel)t,  2Bn8  mir  f)ie  fel)en, 
©o  follt  id)  biliig  ba3  ©udjen  oljn  un- 
terlnfj,  SSa3  fann  befteljen. 

5.  3e£t  ift  bte  fcfyone  gcit,  3)a$  an- 
gcncfyme  l)ent  §)er  tag  be3  pleni, 
ibrum  etl'  o  feele  I  bod),  Unb  trag  gern 
SJifti  jod?  £)l)ne  oermetlentf. 

6.  ©ic  geit,  bie  geit  ift  bn,  X)er  rio- 
ter ift  feljr  nafy,  £r  tDirb  balb  fommen; 
SSer  fid)  t)nt  it) of) I  bereit  3n  biefer  gna- 
bengeit,  SBirb  nngenommen. 

7.  £)"  felig  rairb  ber  fetin,  £)er  mit 
fann  gefyen  ein  3n§  reid)  ber  freubcn, 
SBtllig  follt  man  aflbjer  ©id)  fdjtcfen 
fiir  unb  fiir,  Unb  tt)ot)l  bereiten. 


206  $om  lefcten  ®erirf)t  ®ctte$. 

129.  9)M.  §eq!id)  tl)iit  mid).  (7) 
flicbenfe,  flicnfd)!  ba$  enbe,  93ebctife 
**  bcinett  tub,  Set  tob  fommt  oft  be 
Ijenbe ;  £)cr  (jente  frifd)  unb  roth,,  fCaim 
morgen  unb  gefdjroinber  $iniueg  geftor- 
ben  feon ;  5)rum  bilbe  bir,  o  jnnber  I 
(Ein  taglid)  fterben  ein. 

2.  $ebenfe  men|d) !  bag  enbe,  93c- 
benfe  ba$  geridjt :  @$  muffen  a\it  ftcin- 
bc  3>or  3efu«  angefidjt:  Itein  menfd) 
ift  auggenommen,  $ier  tnuji  rin  jeber 
bran,  tlnb  nrirb  ben  loljn  befontmen, 
9iad)befn  er  l)at  getban. 

3.  SBebcnfe,  nrcnfd) !  bog  enbe,  £)er 
JoQett  angft  unb  leio,  ®af  Me^  flid)t 
fatan  blenbe  5D?it  feitter  eitelfeit :  §ie* 
Ift  ein  furgeS  frcuen,  £)otft  nber  eroiglid) 
©in  flagli$  fd)mer3en«[d)ret)cn<  2ldj 
fiinber !  Ijitte  bid). 

4.  93ebenfe  tncnfdj !  bag  enbe,  SBe- 
benfe  ftetS  bie  jeit,  £>afj  bid)  ja  nid)t8 
abroenbe  $on  jener  Ijerrlidjfeit,  £amtt 


Stem  k&ten  ($tertd)f  ®ctte#.  2(TT 

Dor  ©otteS  throne  £>ie  feele  mirb  Der- 
Jjflegt;  ®ott  ift  big  lebensfrone  ©en 
frommen  bctygelegt. 

5.  §err!  lefjre  mid)  bebenfen  ®er 
geiten  lejjte  geif,  £>afj  fid)  nad)  bir  gu 
tenfen,  $ftein  fyerge  fct)  bereit :  fiajj  mid) 
bett  fob  betradjten,  Unb  beinen  vidjter- 
ftuljl:  Sag  mid)  and)  nid)t  Derad)ten 
®er  fjollert  feucrpfiit)!. 

6.  $ilf  ©ott !  ba&  id)  in  &eiten  Slttf 
tneinen  le£ten  tag  SD?it  bttfje  mid)  be« 
reiten  Unb  taajid)  fterben  mag :  3m 
tob  unb  dor  geridjte  <Stel)  mir,  o  Scfu  I 
bet),  2)nfj  id)  inS  (jimmelS  lidjte  3» 
inojmen  tniirbig  fet>. 

130.  Wt\  ©-©ott,  bit  frommer.  (15) 
3Mit  redjnungj  redjnttng  mid  ©ott 
**  ernftlid)  Don  bir  fyaben.  £bu  reca- 
nting, fpridt)t  ber  $err,  $on  alien  bet* 
nen  gaben.  £l)tt  recbmtng,  fttrd)te  ©ott, 
2)u  mttjit  fonft  plofclid)  fort;  £l)tt  reef)- 
nnng,  benfe  ftetS  $n  biefe  b^nnerroort. 


208  $om  £tmmel  unb  erotgen  ?eben. 

2.  (gprid):  lieber  ©ott !  roer  fann 
S5or  bcinem  tljron  bcftci)cn,  S5>enn  bit 
mit  bcinem  fttedjt  SBillft  in£  gerid)te 
get)cn  ?  SGBeil  in  ber  garden  melt  jju 
finben  nid)t  einmann,  £)er  bit*  auf  tan- 
fenb  nnr  (Sin  roort  antroorten  fann. 

(J;  Safe  gnabe  gefyn  »or  rcdjt,  51  d)  laj 
mid)  gnabe  finben,  ©prid)  mid)  ait$ 
anaben  los  $on  alien  metnen  fitnbcn  ; 
£a£  beine§  foljneS  bint  5lud)  mem  t)ci*j 
madjen  rein,  Sap  allc  meinefdmlb  £obt 
nnb  Dergefien  fenn. 

4  Sap  mid)  in  biefcr  melt  9htr  bir  git 
el)ren  leben,  2afj  ja  mein  leib  nnb  feel 
2Mr  allgeit  fetjn  ergcben;  £ein  ©etft 
regieremid),  <So  tnerb  id)  rooljl  beftel)n 
3n  meincr  red)ennng,  3ur  Ijimmcl^ 
freub  eingelm. 


■ 


$om  ^trnmel  unb  enrigen  Zeben.  209 

SSom  §immcl  unb  etuigert  Cebett. 

131.  SS^et.    2Ser  nut  ben  lieben  ©ott, 

(27) 
SB-ad)  einer  pritfung  furger  tage,  (Sr- 
vv  roartet  unj  bie  eroigfeit.  Dorr,  bort 
tterttmnbelt  fid)  bie  flage  3u  gottlicfte 
gttfriebenfjeit.  $ier  ubt  bie  tugenb  ty- 
ren  fleij3,  Unb  jene  melt  reicfyt  iljr  ben 
preifL 

2.  SSaijr  ift$,  ber  fromme  fdjmecft 
aitf  erben  @d)on  tnandjen  fel'gen  augen- 
blicf :  £)od)  alle  freuben,  bie"  ifntt  roer- 
ben  ©inb  ifym  cin  unDolIfomm'neS 
gliid  (Sr  bletbt  ein  menfd),  unb  feine 
rul)  9l\mmt  in  ber  feele  ab  unb  gu. 

3.  SBalb  ftovcn  ilnt  beg  forperg  fd)nter- 
gen,  $alb  bag  geraufdje  biefer  melt; 
iBalb  fdmpft  in  feinem  eignen  ^ergen 
©in  feinb,  ber  ofter  ficgt,  aU  fdllt: 
S3aU>  finft  er  buret)  beg  nacfyften  fcfyulb 
3n  fummer  unb  ungebult. 

14 


210  SSom  £tmmel  unb  ewtgen  ?eben, 

4.  §icr,  mo  bie  tugenb  oftcr^  leibet, 
3)a$  [after  ofterS  cjlficflid)  ift,  5Bo  man 
beii  glucflidjen  heneibet,  Unb  be$  be- 
fummcrten  Dcrgifct;  $ier  fann  ber 
tnenfd)  nie  fret)  Don  petit,  9lie  frerj  oon 
eigner  fd)ttiad)l)ctt  fct;n. 

o.  §icr  fitd)  icfcg  nur,  £ort  roerb  id)$ 
ftnben ;  £)ort  luerb  id)  fteilig  nnb  Der- 
flart,  £>er  tugenb  gangen  roertl)  em* 
pfinben,  £)en'  ttnauefpred)lid)  grojen 
roertl) ;  £)eu  ®ott  bet*  liebe  ruerb  id) 
ferm,  3l)n  lieben,  cinig  ifm  erf)5l)n. 

6.  £a  tuirb  ber  uorftdjt  I)etlger  roiOc 
5D?ctn  roil!  nnb  meine  tuorjlfatjrt  fet)tt, 
Unb  lieblid)  tncfen,  f)ei[  bie  fitlle,  2lm 
tbrone  ©otteS  mid)  erfrenn.  £)ann  la^t 
geiniun  ftetd  anf  geroinn  9ftid)  fallen, 
bap  id)  etuig  bin. 

7.  ©a  roerb  id)  ba$  im  lid)t  erfennen, 
SSaS  id)  anf  erben  bunfel  fat),  £)a$ 
rounberbar  unb  fyeilig  nennen,  28a3  tin- 
erforfd)lid)  fjier  gefdjai) ;  2)a  benft  mein 


SSom  Qimmel  unb  ettngett  i*eben.  211 

gcift  mit  preife  unb  ban!  -Die  fetching 
tm  gufammenl)ang. 

8.  Da  roerb  id)  git  bcm  tl)ronc  brin- 
gen,  3So  ©ott,  mein  hejl  fid)  offenbart: 
6{n  fycilig,  fyeilig,  (jcilig  fingcn  ®em 
Samme,  ba$  eritnirget  roarb ;  Unb  Sfyc- 
rubim  unb  ©erapfyim,  Unb  alle  l)immel 
jaudjgen  U)tn. 

9.  £)a  roerb  id)  in  ber  engel  fd)aaren 
Mid)  il)nen  gleid)  unb  fyeilig  feljn,  3)a$ 
nie  geftorte  glfnf  erfaljren,  Wit  front* 
men  ftets  fromm  umjiigelin.  Da  roirb 
bttrd)  jeben  augenblicf  31)r  l)eil  mein 
E)eil,  mein  gliicf  U)r  glucf.^ 

10.  Da  merb  id)  bem  ben  ban?  be- 
galjlen,  £)er  ©otteS  meg  mfcb  geftcn 
l)iej3,  Unb  it)n  gu  mittionenmalen  9?od) 
feguen  ba$  er  mir  if)n  roieS.  -Da  finb 
id)  in  beS  §5d)ftcn  fjanb  Den  freunb, 
ben  id)  auf  erben  fanb. 

11.  $a  ruft,  o  mod)te©ott  c«  geben! 
$ie(letd)t  aud)  mir  ein  fel'ger  git  :  §eil 
fen  bir !  bcnn  bit  Ijaft  mein  leben,  Die 


212  £er  143«Pfalm. 

fcelc  mir  gerettet,  bu  I  O  ®ott,  roie 
mnjj  biej3  gliitf  erfrcun,  Der  retter  eincr 
fccle  fe^n  ? 

12.  28ag  fetyb  ifyr,  Icibcn  btcfcr  erben, 
Sod)  gegen  jcne  berrlidjfeit,  §)ie  offen* 
bart  an  unS  foil  merben,  2$  on  eitrigfeit 
311  croigfeit  ?  SGBic  itidjtS,  roie  gar  nid)t« 
gegcn  fie,  3ft  bod)  ein  aiigcublicf  Doll 
mii| ! 


®er  134  spfalm.    (12) 

dmunterung  $  u  m  2  o  b  unb 
2>  t  e  n  fl:  @  o  1 1  e  $. 

C^tyr  fnedjr  beg  jperren  alljugleid), 
■O  £en  £erren  lobt  im  ^tnimelretcf), 
£>ie  tf)r  in  ©ottf$  baus  bet)  nad)t, 
3U$  fetne  biener,  but  unb  Wftdjt. 

2.  3«nt  tyaligtyum  bte  tyanb  anf» 
fyebr,  Sob,  etjr  nnb  pretg  bem  jperren 


2)er  128  Walm.  213 

gebt,  £anffaget  ifym  Don  t>er^en^^ 
grunb,  (Sent  lob  ftetg  ftifyrt  in  eurem 
munb. 

3.  ©otf,  ber  gefcfjajfen  bat  bie  melt, 
Unb  nod)  buret)  fetne  fraft  erbdlM£)et 
fegne  bid)  ttom  berg  3^5Kitreid)em 
gut  $um  gnabenloijit. 


2)cv  128  spfalm.    (7) 

£)  e  r    grommen    glucflid)e 

$au^  f)  altung  unb  $anb* 

tf)  ier  un  g. 

©Jelig  ift  ber  gefaetfet,  £>er  ©ott  *>or 
^  augen  bait,  ©ict)  feiner  tt>eg  be* 
fleiget,  £at>on  autf)  nicf)t  abfatft: 
§)ann  bu  roirjt  btcf)  roobl  nd'bren,  9#it 
arbeit  beiner  banb,  ®ott  wirb  birgliitf 
beftfjeren,  Unb  fegnen  beinen  jtanb. 
2.  £)ein  tt>etb  gleic^  einem  reben  3^ 


214  £>er  118$fafm. 

beinem  f)au$  ttnrb  fet)it,  $5er  feine 
frud)t  ttnrb  geben  3u  fetner  $eit  an 
tt>ein  :  £)ie  Finber  w>irfl  bu  fet>en  3u* 
rinqtf  urn  beinen  ttfcf)  9?ad)  einer  ret? 
fyen  jreben,  ©letdntne  bie  of$tt)eig  frifd). 

3.  -Dag  jet)nb  bie  fcfyonen  .qaben, 
£)te  ®ott  ben  menftfjen  giebr,  £)ie  ibn 
in  efyren  baben,  $Bo»on  er  tt>irb  ge* 
liebt.  ©oft  ber  bir  Qiebt  gebepen  21uS 
3ion,  ttnrb  ber  ftabt  ^erufatem  tter* 
letfyen,  53e^)  beinem  leben,  gnab. 

4.  <Du  ttnrfl:  aurf)  enblid)  feben 
$inbSfinber,  unb  baqu  3fraet$  fe* 
cfjen  ftetyen  3*t  gutem  frieb  unb  nil). 


9JWobten  SWegilter.         215 

ber  £teber,  tt>e(d)e  nad)  emerfet)  9M* 
obien  fonnen  flefuncjen  roerben. 

(1)  ©ette. 

©elobt  fc9  ©ott  tin  &B#en.. 72 

(3) 

Slbermal  nnS  betne  gitte 185 

jK«f,  ©eele!  SefuS, 169 

£)a$  Seben  3efu  tft  ein  K#t 148 

£>u  glaubigg  fyer^,  fo  benebe^ 127 

(gg  tft  gehnpltcb  «n  ber  jett 203 

©tcb,  3efu,  baf  u$  btcf>  genteg 186 

3&r  cfcrtften  (jp.ftfc  bo§  tyr 29 

$omm  fterblt^er  betra^te  mt$ 193 

SSfterft  auf  tt)r  fcolfer  allgemetn 87 

9ta  baben  ftrir  beg  |)erm 8 

£)  ©ott  23ater,  totr  Toben 3 

P  guter  ©ott,  hur  fe^nb 9 

D9flenf$!  tt>ie  tft  bem  tyerj 77 

D  ©eel'e !  fcfyaue  3efum  an 27 

ID  2kter  ber  barmfyerjtgFett! , 68 

©e«9  lob  uttb  efyr  bent  tjpc^ftcn 156 

333amt  man  allfner  ber  toelt  tfyr 49 

SBetl  nun  bte  jett  aorfyanben 187 


216         9JWobien  SRegifler. 

2Cte  fdben  unb  Iteblt($  ftefct  e3 70 

2Bo  foil  tcf>  tytn,  roer  fyelfei  mtr? 37 

(4) 

£urcf>  onabfo  tottt  id>  |tng,en, 80 

(6) 

2Kb!  trie  fo  Itebltg  unb  tote  fetn 60 

(55ott  Ieb  !  bte  (jo^gfteunfe^re  jett 15 

ftotttwt  bcr  *u  mtr,  fprtc^t 119 

5Bacf>  auf,  tea$  auf,  o  menfdjenrmb 84 

(7) 

2Jc&  bleibe  mtt  beuur  gnabc 9& 

23ebenfe,  menfd) !  baSenbe 206 

(Srfjalt  un3  bctne  lchre 70 

Chrmuntert  eucb,  ttyr  frommen! 162 

3cfc  trar  em  fletneo  ftnbletn 197 

SRcrft  auf  i&r  menfefcenfmber, 39 

•Scbtetng  btcb  auf  ju  betnem 130 

23cn  herjen  tooU'n  rctr  itngen 63 

$on  berjen  teoll'n  tetr  fingen 97 

£er  128  gjfalm ^213 

(8) 

(Sfcrijtu3  ba»  (amm  auf  erben  fam 45 

Xetn  tecrt  tft,  £err!  bte  recite .-...  12 

2ebt  frtebfam,  fpracfc  (StyrijruS 190 

9fterft  auf  mtt  fleip,  tin  fytmmelS 52 

£)berr©ott!  bein  gottlid? 11 

<5ep  ©ott  gerreu,  $alt  fcitwii 47 


gjMobiett  ifiegtfier.         217 

:      (11) 

I  3efu,  3efu,  23runn  bed 4 

Swinge  re$t,  toann  ®otte£  gnabe 167 

SBer  ft*  biinfen  laft  cr  jte&rt 94 

S33o  ifi  3efud,  mem  serlangen 40 

(12) 

21$  Met*  be$  und  £err  3efu  S^r 114 

2JIS  <£&rtjhi$  mtt  fctner  toafyren 116 

2X16  3efu3  SfcrijhiS,  ©otted 32 

91(3  tttcrjtg  tag  nadjj  oftern 31 

2Iu$  Keo  tternnmbter  3efu Ill 

23runn  ailed  feeifr-f  bid)  egrets 109 

£)er  134  35fatm 212 

£)u  unbegreiflicfr  fyocfyjteS  gut 36 

£err  3efu  dtyifc  bid)  ju  und 6 

3t)r  jungen  fjelben,  aufgetoac|)t 101 

9?un  bringentmr  ben  £eib  jur 201 

£)  3e(u  bu  ntetn  brautigam 54 

£)  3efu,  toatyreg  lt#t 142 

g  ftarfer  ®ott,  o  feelen-fraft 113 

SBann  menfc^en  tjiitf  fdjeint  aud 124 

SBann  ttrir  in  |i>d)ftennott)en 126 

SBie  jtcjjer  lebt  ber  menfd) 198 

(14) 

StaOottlob!  c$  tfl  aottbraty 7 

(15) 

©fear  betne  bu§e  ntd^t 42 

^urec^nung:  reaming  Ki& 207 


218         9Mobten  9Regtfier. 

2Ba3  fann  i$  bo#  fiir  ban! 160 

(16) 

Slug  ber  rtefe  rufe  id?, 114 

©ammle,  gro§er  9ftenf$enlnrt 139 

©tefy!  h>te  Itebltc^  unb  toit  fetn 138 

(17) 

®nab,  frteb  unb  retctyen  fegen 165 

SBac^tauf;  ii)x  briiber  rccrt&e 118 

(18) 

<£«  jtnb  fdjon  bte  tc^ten  jcttcn 202 

$ommt,  unb  la§t  euc&  3efum 79 

9fletne  forgen,  angfrunb  plagen 122 

©djaffet,  fc^affet,  metne  finber 93 

3ton  flaat  mtt  angft  unb  fcbmerj 44 

(19) 

Sluf,  auf,  tyr  metne  letbcr 178 

*ftun  la§t  ung  gefyn  unb 22 

(20) 

21$  ftnber,  tooHt  tyr  Keben 143 

©ott  tft  ctn  ®ott  ber  Hebe 136 

Sfyrfunber!  fommt  gegangen 58 

£ommt  finber,  lafjt  unS  gefyen 153 

SBcr  ft$  tm  ©ctft  befefmetbet 21 

(22) 

5tUc  cbrtfren  fyiken  gerne 151 

SItte  menfd&en  mii§en  fterben 194 

Demuty  tft  bte  fc&imfre  tugenb 9D 


9Mcbten  SKegtfler.  219 

(24) 

2lc6  fyenenS  aeltebte!  totr 191 

(25) 

Std)!  m$$at  bid^  bo#  beto. 13 

©anft  bent  £errett,  tfyr 158 

©orr  beg  fytmmelg  unb  ber  erben. 176 

tontm,  o  Fomm,  bu  ©etft  be3 34 

$ommt!  lagt  nng  auS  Sabel ...  147 

SJfletne  £offrmng  ftefcet  »efk , 184 

©d&tcfet  eu#,  u)r  Iteben  gafie 163 

(27) 

3$  !()a6e  mm  ben  grunb  gefunben 75 

Wad)  enter  ^ritfnng  Fur^er 209 

£)  ba§  bod>  be$  ber  retd&en 173 

2Ber  nun  ben  iteben  ©ott  Ifljfl 125 

S53er  toetp,  tote  nafye  mtr 199 

(28) 

Sluf  d&rfjiett-menfdjj !  auf. 145 

$ommt,  lagt  unS,  tt)r  Hebe  briiber 65 

mx  nadj !  fam  ftlrifiu^  unfer 91 

sftun  lobet  afle  ©otteS  ©otyn 56 

(29) 

Stebjkr  £eiknb !  na&e  btd> 105 

5^ac^e  btc$,  tnetn  ©etft,  berett 102 

(30) 

©o  tjl  mm  afcermal. ...... 180 

SBann  t$  eg  rectyt  betrac$t 204 


220         SNefcbtett  ^egttfer. 

(32) 

©efy  miibcr  letb  ju  betner 181 

9Retn  @'ott!"baS  ^>erjc  tc^  brtnge 107 

*ftun  brtc&t  bte  ftnftre  nadjt -.  182 

9?un  |Td)  bte  nacfyt  geenbeL ~._ -  174 

©cfjretb  alleg  fcaS  man  fyeut 183 

2BaS  mic|>  auf  btefer  t»eU 88 

(35) 

©uter  45>trtc !  toiUt  bu 170 

3efu !  baue  betnen  leib, 85 

3efuS  tjlber  fc$b'nfte  nam 18 

SefuS  ntmmt  bte  fiinber  an 35 

(37) 
®ott  lob,  bte  tfunb  tft  fommen...- -  195 

(40) 
Seju,  metnefreube, 99 

(42) 

3.efu!  fytlfmetncreufc  mtr  tragen 110 

©ottt  e^  gletrf)  btswetlen  fd&einen 134 

(43) 

grc^Kcf)  fotfmetn  Jjerje  fyrtngem 16 

SBarum  Mttcb  mtdb  bann  gramen 131 

(45) 
2Ba3  ©otttyut,  bag  tft  too&fgetyan 120 

(49) 
2Bo|!auf,  tooblauf,  bu  ©ottes 83 

(53) 
2ftit  etnem  jugenetgteng'm-uty 129 


«Kegtf!er.  221 

(61) 

9!ftu§  eg  nun  few  gefd^t'cfecn 189 

(63) 

3$  totlUtebett *i  .. 141 

£err  beg  tyimmelg 172 

©efce  bidj  mem  geijl , 24 

©ie,  fyte  bin  i$ * *  104 

(Dtejd()Ien  in  ®lammern  $eigen  Me  Jtlaf- 
fen  an,  tote  fie  in  ben  gro&en  unpart&evifc$en 
£ieber=23ucf)ern  ftefyen  nnb  auf  emeries  SSttelo- 
bten  fonnen  gefungen  toerben.) 


mp$aUtif<%c§  Wegiftet, 


Slbermal  mtgbeinegitte .-...  185 

m  bleib  be?  nng  |)err  3efu  Cfyrtjl 114 

Slc^  bteib  mit  beiner  gnabe 96 

21$  fcerjenS  geliebte!  toir 191 

8H&  ftnbcr  toottt  i&r  Iteben..... 143 

2l<$!  ^00  $at  bi<$  bo#  beto 13 


222  Drifter. 


2ld> !  tote  fo  lteblt$  unb  tote  fctn 60 

Sllle  cbjtften  fyoren  gerne 151 

2iUe  menfdjen  miiffen  fterbert 194 

91(3  SbriftuS  mtt  fetner  warren 116 

2U<5  3efu$  edrijlus,  ®otte$ 32 

5lte  »ientg  tag  nad)  oftern 31 

2luf,  auf,  tf)r  metne  licber 178 

3luf,@eele!  fiefuS 169 

2luf  cbrifteit'iuenfc^ !  auf 145 

3tu3  ber  ttefe  rufe  icfr, 114 

Slug  lieb  sertounbter  3e(u Ill 

33ebenfe,  menfdj) !  bag  cnbe 206 

23runn  alle$  tjetlg !  btcfo  efyren 109 

S&rtftuS  bag  lamm  auf  erben  fam 45 

£anft  bem  £erren,  i\)x 158 

£>a$  leben  3efu  tft  em  lic^t 148 

£)em  toort  tft,  £err !  bte  recite 12 

£)emut&  ift  bte  fcfconfte  tugenb 90 

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£er  134  g)falm 212 

£)u  glaubtgS  fyerj,  fo  benebe^ 127 

£>u  unbegreijid)  fyocfyfteS  gut 36 

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£$  tj*  getbifjttg  an  ber  jelt 203 

(E*  fine  f$on  bie  lefcten  i^itm 202 


SKegtjter.  223 


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(flet)  miiber  letb  ju  betner 181 

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®ott  tfr  cm  ®ott  ber  \kbt 136 

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lerr  3efu  Shrift  bict)  ju  ung 6 

3$  fyabe  nun  ben  grunb  gefunben 75 

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34>  KnUlteben 141 

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3efu,  3efu,  23runn  beg 4 

3efu,  meine  freube, 99 

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3^r fiinber!  fommt  gegangen 58 

$omm,  o  fomm,  bu  ®etji  beg 34 

$omm  fterblttyer  berrad)te  mid) 193 

$ommt  tyer  ju  mtr,  fyru$t 119 


224  SKegtfter. 


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£ommt,  ta§t  ung,  tyx  Hebe  briiber ...  65 

$ommt,  la§t  un8  auS  £abel  .... 147 

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2ebt  friebfam,  fprad)  St)riftu3 190 

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9tfa$?  btrt,  mem  ©etjt,  bereit ...  102 

tffletne  f)offnung  ftetjet  »efie 184 

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9ftetn  ©ott !  bag  tjerje  t<$  brtnge 107 

$?erft  auf  tfjr  menfcfyenftnber, 39 

yjltxH  auf  tt)r  softer  aflgemetn 87 

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£)  ba£  bodj  bet?  bet  retc^en 173 

£)  ©ott  *Batct,  nut  loben 3 

£)guter  ©ott,  wit  fe^nb » 9 


9?egtfier.  225 


m  fyxx  ©ott !  bein  gottlic^ 11 

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2Bac§tauf;  it)r  tritber  toertfye 118 

2Bann  t<$  eg  recl)t  betracbt 204 


226  Begtfter. 


2Bann  man  allfjier  bcr  toclt  ibr 49 

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©a$  fann  id)  bod)  fur  banf.^ 160 

5£a$mid>  auf  btefer  welt : 88 

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2Ber  nur  ten  lieben  (Sort  lofjt 125 

2Ber  ftd>  biinfen  ia§t  er  [tebet 94 

5Ber  ftcb  im  ®eift  befdmeibct 21 

©er  n>ei&,  wtenafye  mir 199 

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